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Final outcomes on the multi-disciplinary long-term monitoring and preservation state investigation on the medieval external Façades of Palazzo Ducale in Venice, Italy

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The paper presents the results of the research and monitoring activities carried out at Palazzo Ducale in Venice, Italy, between 2009 and 2014. A team of academic and technical personnel of the Iuav University designed and carried on the programme. The aim was to acquire knowledge and data to establish a clear picture of the preservation state of the two XIV–XV Century external façades (South and West). The size of the façades, their complex and uncertain consistency, as well as their long and complicated history dictated the choice of multi-disciplinary, integrated and nondestructive methodologies. In detail, the diagnostics consisted of static monitoring of cracks and rotation, dynamic monitoring along a critical vertical section, sonic wave velocity measurements, endoscopic probing and ground penetrating radar, infrared thermographic imaging and finally mineralogical and petro-physical analyses of stone samples. Other information from visual and geometric surveys, bibliographic research and conventional calculations supported the results of the diagnostic procedures. The outcomes of the programme enlightened specific conclusions for each activity as well as crossing multi-disciplinary points of view; the latter are about the quality and consistency of the load-bearing masonry, the stress state in the façade walls and the potentially critical issues. As a specific objective, optimization of the available knowledge besides test results could finally be reached. The outcomes could update the scientific knowledge basis and support maintenance provisions for this unique and world-famous monument.

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The Authors thank the Foundation of City Museums of Venice – MUVE and the City of Venice, who gave support to the research activity with the institutional agreement N. 1412/2008, prot. 15285 of 17/10/2008. Special thanks to arch. Daniela Andreozzi and arch. Arianna Abbate at the MUVE (City Museums of Venice) Foundation.

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  1. DPPAC - Department of Design and Planning in Complex Environments, IUAV University of Venice, Dorsoduro 2206, 30123, Venice, Italy

    Francesca Sciarretta & Fabio Peron

  2. LAMA - Laboratory for the Analysis of Ancient Materials, IUAV University of Venice, Dorsoduro 2206, 30123, Venice, Italy

    Fabrizio Antonelli

  3. City of Venice, San Marco 4137, 30124, Venice, Italy

    Silvia Caniglia

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Sciarretta, F., Antonelli, F., Peron, F. et al. Final outcomes on the multi-disciplinary long-term monitoring and preservation state investigation on the medieval external Façades of Palazzo Ducale in Venice, Italy. J Civil Struct Health Monit 8, 111–133 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13349-017-0263-2

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