Dynamic monitoring of the Temple of Neptune in Paestum (Italy) - Preliminary results

Abstract

Abstract This paper focuses on an experimental monitoring system developed for the Temple of Neptune in Paestum within a joint research project carried out by the Department of Civil Engineering (DICIV) at the University of Salerno and the Archaeological Park of Paestum and Velia (PAEVE).This monitoring system is an innovative seismometric network consisting of mechanical and electronic components of high sensitivity and precision, allowing the assessment of the static and dynamic response of the structure in order to monitor its evolution over time and support proactive maintenance activities. In particular, the paper presents the monitoring network and discusses the preliminary results highlighting the contribution that such an innovative system can provide to a broader maintenance process. The results confirm the high level of accuracy and stability of the overall system, as well as preliminary correlations between the temple’s daily response and weather changes such as temperature.