3D collapse mechanisms of masonry bridges subjected to horizontal actions

A large number of existing masonry arch bridges are still in use in the Italian roadway and railway networks. Most of them were built more than one hundred years ago, designed considering only gravitational loads without any seismic analysis. To keep these works in service, it is necessary to have tools that can describe and predict the structural behavior of the bridge when subjected to extreme actions. For this reason, a threedimensional rigid-block analysis for masonry arch bridges has bee...

Introduction to the Application of Visual Programming Language in the Development of the Design Idea

One aspect that characterises the contemporary design world is the search for increasingly fluid and dynamic Shapes that represent the constant evolution of technology. Hence the need for tools that allow these forms to be elaborated and their multiple facets to be investigated. In this sense, Algorithm-based Modelling undoubtedly offers a valuable support for the investigation of Shape, and it is therefore necessary to understand what it is and how it can fit into this process. Using a pract...

Comparative Evaluation of NeRF Algorithms on Single Image Dataset for 3D Reconstruction

The reconstruction of three-dimensional scenes from a single image represents a significant challenge in computer vision, particularly in the context of cultural heritage digitisation, where datasets may be limited or of poor quality. This paper addresses this challenge by conducting a study of the latest and most advanced algorithms for single-image 3D reconstruction, with a focus on applications in cultural heritage conservation. Exploiting different single-image datasets, the research eval...

FPGA-based Time-to-digital Converter for Quantum Key Distribution with continuous calibration