New Insights in the Mechanical Modeling of Cultural Heritage for Sustainable Restoration: Green Composites and Nano Technologies (GreNaTe) 

The vast cultural heritage of many countries, including ancient structures located in seismic-prone areas, requires careful preservation and sustainable reinforcement strategies. Structural engineers face challenges due to varying construction types and environmental threats. Modern approaches include green nanocomposites and fiber-reinforced composite materials such as Fabric-Reinforced Cementitious Matrix (FRCM) and Natural Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Matrix (NFRCM), which demand advanced mechanical and numerical modeling. Strengthening masonry with natural fibers and using sustainable materials such as Compressed Earth Blocks (CEB), Stabilized Earth Blocks (SEB), or Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks (CSEB) offer eco-friendly alternatives that reduce costs and improve resilience. A specialised research team will lead work on mechanical modelling and numerical implementation using multiscale and computational approaches to develop effective, sustainable solutions. 

• Preservation amid seismic and environmental threats for cultural heritage

• Green materials like NFRCM and earth blocks support sustainable reinforcement of masonry

• Analytical and numerical models for evaluation and optimization of interventions

• Mechanical modelling and numerical simulations
  
  

Organizers: Prof. Nicholas Fantuzzi, University of Bologna, Prof. Patrizia Trovalusci, Sapienza University of Rome. 

This event is supported by PRIN 2022, Project 2022YLNJRY (J53D23002500006) which is funded by the European Union - NextGenerationEU