Information processes in Virtual 3D reconstruction of Roman Three-Bay Double Arch of Musti (Tunisia)
Submitted: 2024-10-05
|Accepted: 2024-12-24
|Published: 2025-01-31
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Keywords:
parametric modeling, HeritageBuilding Information Modelling (HBIM), virtual anastylosis, Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), photogrammetry, 3D reconstruction
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Warsaw University of Technology
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Highlights:
- The article highlights the integration of advanced modelling software, showcasing their potential in reconstructing historical monuments with high accuracy and detail.
- The study uses modern techniques such as LiDAR, photogrammetry, and HBIM compared with historical documentation in digital 3D reconstruction.
- Reality-based parametric modelling and virtual anastylosis were employed to verify and visualise hypotheses about the original structure of the arch.
Abstract:
The case study focuses on the virtual hypothetical 3D reconstruction of the Roman Three-bay Double Arch of Musti, Tunisia. This work, part of the AFRIPAL project, aims to enhance understanding of the Romanization and urban development of Musti between the 5th century BC and the 3rd century AD. It builds on research by Professor Naïdè Ferchiou, who provided a detailed reconstruction hypothesis based on measurements and documentation from the 1990s. Modern techniques such as LiDAR scanning, photogrammetry, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and parametric modeling were employed to visualize and verify this reconstruction. Scans of existing architectural fragments were used to create high and low-polygon models, enabling the testing of various hypotheses. The study highlights the use of tools like Reality Capture, Archicad, Rhino, and Grasshopper to reconstruct historical monuments, focusing on accuracy in modeling and detailed parametric representations. One of the main challenges was reconstructing the arch despite significant alterations due to centuries of redevelopment and later modifications. That challenge was addressed by cross-referencing historical documentation with modern scanning technologies and photogrammetry. Textured mesh and BREP modeling were incorporated with virtual anastylosis of elements to hypothesize the original structure. The study concludes by showcasing photorealistic visualizations of the reconstructed arch and discussing the potential for automating aspects of the reconstruction process using modern software. This work brings to life an ancient Roman monument and sets a workflow for future detailed virtual reconstructions of cultural architectural heritage.
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