Author Archives: EG

Preface – YOCOCU 2012, an Efficient Collision

Simone Cagno, Enrico Greco, Andrea Macchia, Fernanda Prestileo Procedia Chemistry Volume 8, 2013, Pages 1-2DOI: 10.1016/j.proche.2013.03.001 Abstract:In chemistry for a collision to be efficient, i.e. breaking atomic bonds allowing the formation of new molecules and compounds, the reagents have to collide with an energy that is proportional to the bond strength and a direction that depends onContinue reading “Preface – YOCOCU 2012, an Efficient Collision”

Surface and Bulk Investigations of Organ Metal Pipe Degradation

Antonio Bovelacci, Enrico Ciliberto, Enrico Greco*, Ezio Viscuso Procedia Chemistry Volume 8, 2013, Pages 130-138DOI: 10.1016/j.proche.2013.03.018 Abstract:In literature the most studied organ degradation processes are related to instruments located in Northen Europe where the ageing of metal alloys is influenced by the environment and the climate typical of those regions. This paper focuses on some examples ofContinue reading “Surface and Bulk Investigations of Organ Metal Pipe Degradation”

A study case: the walls of Charles V in Syracuse between diagnosis and design

Enrico Greco, Salvatore La Delfa, Stefano Zito In book: L’Architettura del cantiere, caratteri e strategie per la gestione degli interventi sul costruitoDOI: 10.13140/2.1.2948.6404 Abstract:The characterization of the samples collected from the Historical Walls of Charles V in Syracuse represents a typical example of diagnostic research that helps the recovery of architectural heritage. Different analysis techniques wereContinue reading “A study case: the walls of Charles V in Syracuse between diagnosis and design”

Problems of illumination of Cultural Heritage: the case of realgar

Andrea Macchia, Giorgia Roscioli, Enrico Greco, Luigi Campanella, Adriana Maras YOCOCU: Contribute and role of youth in conservation of cultural heritage, ISBN: 978-88-97484-01-1DOI: 10.13140/2.1.4521.5046 Abstract:To plan an exhibition of cultural heritage in a museum it’s necessary to consider different aspects, firstly the safe conservation of the exposed objects, secondly the optimal vision offered to visitors forContinue reading “Problems of illumination of Cultural Heritage: the case of realgar”

Conservation of copper alloys artefacts from archaeological excavation

Maura Mereu, Vilma Basilissi, Giuseppe Guida, Massimo Vidale, Maria Pia Casaletto, Gabriel Maria Ingo, Luciana Drago, Enrico Greco YOCOCU: Contribute and role of youth in conservation of cultural heritage, ISBN: 978-88-97484-01-1DOI: 10.13140/2.1.2424.3525 Abstract:The conservation work on the pilgrim’s flask from Casale del Fosso necropolis is a part of more comprehensive study project, which aims to examineContinue reading “Conservation of copper alloys artefacts from archaeological excavation”

Analytical characterization of plasters and stones coming from the 19th century Palazzo Fragapane in Grammichele (CT)

Fernanda Cantone, Enrico Ciliberto, Enrico Greco, Salvatore La Delfa, Gabriella Murgana YOCOCU: Contribute and role of youth in conservation of cultural heritage, ISBN: 978-88-97484-01-1DOI: 10.13140/2.1.3472.9282 Abstract:Plaster and stone samples coming from the 19 th century Palazzo Fragapane in Grammichele (CT) were collected and characterized by using several microanalytical techniques such as X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning ElectronContinue reading “Analytical characterization of plasters and stones coming from the 19th century Palazzo Fragapane in Grammichele (CT)”

The past reborn. Digital restitution of the archaeological site of Polizzello

Alessandro Fiamingo, Enrico Greco, Emanuele Sangregorio, Riccardo Giovanni Urso YOCOCU: Contribute and role of youth in conservation of cultural heritage, ISBN: 978-88-97484-01-1DOI: 10.13140/2.1.2162.2086 Abstract:In the last decade, the use of 3D reconstructions of antiquities has become a well established trend that is now widely applied to increase the value of cultural heritage. Only recently 3D computerContinue reading “The past reborn. Digital restitution of the archaeological site of Polizzello”

Use of echosounders in marine archaeology: survey of harbour in syracuse

Simona Raneri, Enrico Greco YOuth in COnservation of CUltural heritage, ISBN: 978-88-86208-59-8DOI: 10.13140/2.1.4062.7521 Abstract:Over the last ten years, the high-resolution marine geophysical survey field has witnessed significant advances in survey investigation equipment. New equipment are addressed towards the use of quantitative acoustic methods for the high-resolution mapping of the seafloor for archaeological heritage management. In particular,Continue reading “Use of echosounders in marine archaeology: survey of harbour in syracuse”