{"id":32250,"date":"2026-04-09T16:23:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T14:23:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dica.polimi.it\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=32250"},"modified":"2026-04-15T11:13:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T09:13:31","slug":"beneath-the-frescoes-of-pompeii-the-use-of-gpr-to-identify-and-image-roman-masonry-arrangements","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/www.dica.polimi.it\/it\/evento\/beneath-the-frescoes-of-pompeii-the-use-of-gpr-to-identify-and-image-roman-masonry-arrangements\/","title":{"rendered":"Beneath the Frescoes of Pompeii: the Use of GPR to Identify and Image Roman Masonry Arrangements"},"content":{"rendered":"

The next appointment in the\u00a0PhDTalks<\/strong>\u00a0seminar series will take place on\u00a0Wednesday, April 15th, 2026<\/strong>, in\u00a0Grandori Room (Building 4)<\/strong>, from\u00a012:00 to 13:00 CET<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

PhDTalks<\/strong>\u00a0is a series of seminars and discussions among PhD candidates. The events aim to provide a space for networking among doctoral students and for engaging with the many projects developed within our department.<\/p>\n

The speaker Sara Donzelli<\/strong>\u00a0will deliver a seminar entitled\u00a0\u201cBeneath the Frescoes of Pompeii: the Use of GPR to Identify and Image Roman Masonry Arrangements<\/span>\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the end of the event, a light refreshment will be offered, sponsored by the department.<\/p>\n

The seminar will also be accessible online at the\u00a0following link<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Abstract
\n<\/strong>The structural evaluation of walls in Pompeii requires accurate knowledge of construction techniques hidden by plaster and frescoes, which prevent direct observation and preclude invasive investigation. To address this challenge, a non-destructive methodology based on high-frequency Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is proposed. A dedicated experimental setup enables surveys directly on decorated surfaces, improving signal quality while ensuring full compatibility with conservation requirements. A 2D approach supports the identification and mapping of masonry typologies, while 3D acquisition allows the imaging of surface masonry arrangements. The integration of these techniques provides a robust framework to support structural assessment and conservation management at Pompeii.<\/span><\/p>\n

Speaker\u2019s Bio
\n<\/strong>Sara holds an MSc in Structural Engineering from Politecnico di Milano, obtained in 2023. She is currently a PhD candidate in Structural, Seismic and Geotechnical Engineering (39th cycle).
\n<\/span>She is developing a joint experimental and numerical approach for the assessment of buildings in the Archaeological Park of Pompeii. Currently, her research focuses on the use of Ground Penetrating Radar as a non-invasive methodology to characterise Roman masonry arrangements hidden by decorated surfaces.
\nIn her free time, she enjoys reading, listening to all genres of music and theatre.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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