Protect historical heritage from earthquakes
ISAAC’s technology for safeguarding bell towers and cultural assets.
Why protect historical heritage?
The world’s cultural heritage is of inestimable value, representing the identity and history of diverse civilizations: UNESCO maintains a list of over 50 World Heritage Sites classified as “in danger”, several of which are threatened by natural disasters, including earthquakes, floods, and landslides.
- Global seismic vulnerability: Many countries located along major tectonic fault lines—such as Japan, Turkey, and Nepal—host a vast cultural heritage at high seismic risk.
- High seismicity in Italy and risks to artistic and cultural heritage: Over 70% of Italy’s population lives in medium or high seismic risk areas, endangering countless cultural assets. Italy is the guardian of an invaluable cultural heritage, with thousands of historical buildings, churches, castles, and museums representing its cultural identity.
- Economic value: The 2012 Emilia earthquake caused an estimated €2 billion in damage to historical and religious buildings. After the 2016 earthquake in Central Italy, then-Minister of Cultural Heritage Dario Franceschini reported 293 damaged cultural sites in the affected areas.
- Examples of seismic damage: Major seismic events have caused severe damage to cultural heritage, such as the 2015 earthquake in Nepal, which destroyed many historic temples in the Kathmandu Valley.
Protecting these assets is essential to preserve the collective memory and cultural identity of communities around the world.
ISAAC’s solution
ISAAC Active Mass Damper (AMD): the intelligent, non-invasive seismic protection system for historical buildings.
Vibration reduction
The AMD device reduces oscillations in real time during an earthquake, protecting the structure.
Non-invasive installation
The system is quick to install, reversible, and does not alter the building’s appearance, respecting architectural constraints.
Continuous monitoring
The system provides constant monitoring of the structural condition, ensuring long-lasting protection.
Why does it work?
Proven effectiveness
Tests and real-world applications have shown a significant reduction in seismic forces thanks to the AMD system.
Prestigious collaborations
The technology was developed in collaboration with the Politecnico di Milano, ensuring high scientific standards.
Compatibility
Ideal for bell towers, towers, churches, and other protected buildings, without compromising historical integrity.
Incentives
Possibility to access tax benefits and dedicated funds for cultural heritage protection.
Validated experimental tests
ISAAC conducted a full-scale test on a masonry bell tower in collaboration with EUCENTRE (European Centre for Training and Research in Earthquake Engineering) and MAPEI, Global leader in construction materials.
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