<p><strong>Abstract.</strong> The three-dimensional (3D) documentation and surveying of cultural heritage can be carried out following several geomatics techniques such as laser scanning and thermography in order to detect the original 3D shape after applying reverse engineering solutions. In almost all cases, the integration of data collected by different instruments is needed to achieve a successful and comprehensive 3D model of the as-built architectural shape of the historical building. This paper describes the operations carried out by the authors to determine the as-built 3D model of the Escuelas Pias Church, related namely to the dome and circular nave. After the description of the church and historical notes, attention will be driven to the indirect registration results obtained with three different laser scanning software packages, highlighting similarities and differences, and the consequences while generating meshes. The 3D model carried out will then be described and the results of some investigations with regard to the hypotheses about the design of the dome and the origin of the alterations will be presented.</p>
The acquisition of both transversal and specific competences cannot be achieved using conventional methodologies. New methodologies must be applied that promote the necessary competences for proper professional development. Interdisciplinary projects can be a suitable tool for competence-based learning. A priori, this might be complicated, as subjects are traditionally studied at the university level in isolated compartments, with a fragmented structure. Taking advantage of the creation of new degree programs in Mechanical Engineering and Electronic Engineering and Industrial Automation, in the 2010-11 academic year we decided to add an interdisciplinary project (IP) to our teaching methodology. The importance of this project lies in the fact that it requires the participation of all the courses in all the academic years in the degree program. The present article explains the methodology used in the interdisciplinary project and how it was implemented in the first year of the Mechanical Engineering and Electronic Engineering and Industrial Automation degree programs. Furthermore, an evaluation is conducted of all four years of the interdisciplinary project, revealing the main problems with its execution and how they have been addressedPeer Reviewe
<p>Este artículo muestra los resultados del análisis gráfico realizado a la escalera imperial del Real Monasterio de San Miguel de los Reyes (Valencia), uno de los ejemplares más representativos del brillante episodio de la cantería valenciana de la Edad Moderna, para determinar su posible traza. Partiendo de un levantamiento mediante escáner láser 3D se ha constatado la existencia de un logrado método gráfico de diseño. El estudio ha considerado las operaciones que recomiendan los manuscritos del oficio y la tradición constructiva de sus predecesoras, las escaleras «de honor» de las casas nobles mediterráneas. Ello ha permitido consolidar una estrategia de análisis útil para el estudio de dicha variante constructiva, validar las propuestas de los tratadistas y confirmar la vigencia de las operaciones tardomedievales de control de la forma mediante curvas directrices.</p>
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