Matracchi, Pietro,
The cathedrals of Pisa, Siena and Florence : a thorough inspection of the medieval construction techniques / Pietro Matracchi, Department of Architecture, University of Florence, Italy; Luca Giorgi, Department of Architecture, University of Florence, Italy ; with the contribution of Silvia Piccirilli. - 1 online resource (xv, 299 pages) : color illustrations. - Built heritage and geotechnics, 2640-026X .
"The construction techniques and concepts of the cathedrals of Pisa, Siena and Florence are examined in detail, based on new data and using a methodological architectural diagnostics approach. New detailed surveys, carried out using often advanced tools, together with direct and in-depth inspections to examine all parts of the buildings, have enabled us to identify the building phases and the different construction techniques used over time. The information thereby acquired also formed the basis for a new interpretation of the archival documents. Accordingly, the problems encountered and the solutions adopted in the three cathedrals have been understood: in Pisa the construction of the elliptical dome above the rectangular crossing consisting of six thin pillars below; in Siena the design changes from the first system in the 13th century to the 'Duomo Nuovo', and the structural adaptations following earthquakes; the specific construction solutions adopted in Florence during the instability encountered in the construction of the large vaults of the basilican body. The comparison of the three buildings in terms of architectural and construction solutions also revealed unexpected relationships between the construction events of Siena's Duomo Nuovo and the solutions then used in the large basilican body of Santa Maria del Fiore. The methodology employed has led to an understanding of the actual structure of the three cathedrals, an essential basis for a correct evaluation of the state of conservation of the churches for any restoration work. The book is aimed at scholars of architecture and ancient building structures, graduate and postgraduate students, and architects and engineers who plan architectural conservation and strengthening works for historical buildings"--
9780429057045 0429057040 9780429614842 0429614845 9780429616051 0429616058 9780429613630 0429613636
10.1201/9780429057045 doi
Duomo (Pisa, Italy)
Santa Maria del Fiore (Cathedral : Florence, Italy)
Duomo di Siena.
Building--Italy--To 1500.
Civil engineering--History--Italy--To 1500.
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology
TECHNOLOGY / Engineering / Civil
NA5621.P713 / M38 2022
726.60945
The cathedrals of Pisa, Siena and Florence : a thorough inspection of the medieval construction techniques / Pietro Matracchi, Department of Architecture, University of Florence, Italy; Luca Giorgi, Department of Architecture, University of Florence, Italy ; with the contribution of Silvia Piccirilli. - 1 online resource (xv, 299 pages) : color illustrations. - Built heritage and geotechnics, 2640-026X .
"The construction techniques and concepts of the cathedrals of Pisa, Siena and Florence are examined in detail, based on new data and using a methodological architectural diagnostics approach. New detailed surveys, carried out using often advanced tools, together with direct and in-depth inspections to examine all parts of the buildings, have enabled us to identify the building phases and the different construction techniques used over time. The information thereby acquired also formed the basis for a new interpretation of the archival documents. Accordingly, the problems encountered and the solutions adopted in the three cathedrals have been understood: in Pisa the construction of the elliptical dome above the rectangular crossing consisting of six thin pillars below; in Siena the design changes from the first system in the 13th century to the 'Duomo Nuovo', and the structural adaptations following earthquakes; the specific construction solutions adopted in Florence during the instability encountered in the construction of the large vaults of the basilican body. The comparison of the three buildings in terms of architectural and construction solutions also revealed unexpected relationships between the construction events of Siena's Duomo Nuovo and the solutions then used in the large basilican body of Santa Maria del Fiore. The methodology employed has led to an understanding of the actual structure of the three cathedrals, an essential basis for a correct evaluation of the state of conservation of the churches for any restoration work. The book is aimed at scholars of architecture and ancient building structures, graduate and postgraduate students, and architects and engineers who plan architectural conservation and strengthening works for historical buildings"--
9780429057045 0429057040 9780429614842 0429614845 9780429616051 0429616058 9780429613630 0429613636
10.1201/9780429057045 doi
Duomo (Pisa, Italy)
Santa Maria del Fiore (Cathedral : Florence, Italy)
Duomo di Siena.
Building--Italy--To 1500.
Civil engineering--History--Italy--To 1500.
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology
TECHNOLOGY / Engineering / Civil
NA5621.P713 / M38 2022
726.60945