CT scan analysis and reverse engineering for musical cultural heritage.
Deadline: 09/06/2026
Scientific-Disciplinary Group
09/IIND-07 - Thermal Sciences, Energy Technology, Building Physics And Nuclear Engineering
Description
The research addresses the conservation of historical musical instruments (with focus on stringed instruments) by integrating two complementary dimensions: the vibro-acoustic characterisation of the instrument — modal behaviour and sound radiation of historical sound boxes — and the analysis of hygrothermal and acoustic conditions of the museum environments hosting them, which affect both material conservation and acoustic performance.The methodology combines: (i) non-destructive data acquisition via computed tomography (CT, µ-CT); (ii) reconstruction of 3D geometric models (meshes, CAD); (iii) finite element (FEM) modelling of vibro-acoustic behaviour, including modal analysis, fluid-structure coupling and sound radiation; (iv) characterisation of environmental conditions. A secondary component applies Info-Gap Decision Theory to assess the robustness of conservation choices under uncertainty on material and environmental parameters.
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ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - UNIVERSITA' DI BOLOGNA - - DIPARTIMENTO DI INGEGNERIA INDUSTRIALE
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