Maniace Castle in Syracuse, Italy: Comparison Between Present Structural Situation and Hypothetical Original Configuration by Means of Full 3D FE Models

摘要

The Maniace Castle in Syracuse, Italy, built under Emperor Frederick II in the first half of the 13th century, is analyzed from a structural point of view by means of a detailed 3D Finite Element model. The castle was struck by many catastrophic events during the centuries, which heavily damaged the structure and caused subsequent changes in the origi-nal implant.