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Dr
Nicholas
Webb
Liverpool School of Architecture
University of Liverpool
Tracing the Past: analysing the design and construction of English medieval vaults using digital techniques was an AHRC-funded research project based at the University of Liverpool (PI Dr Nicholas Webb, CI Dr Alexandrina Buchanan, RA Dr James Hillson, Technicians Dr Sarah Duffy and JR Peterson) that took place from 01 September 2018 until 31 August 2021. The project had the following research questions:
The research focused on thirteenth and fourteenth-century vaults at a number of case study sites in England, each of which has its own dedicated page. These were scanned using a Faro laser scanner (we also tested other data capture methods including photogrammetry and total station), and the data was converted into point cloud and mesh models. Key data, generally the intrados lines, were traced using Rhinoceros 3D in order to create wireframe models which could be analysed in two and three dimensions. Data archived includes raw scans, orthophotos of key sections and plans at each site, as well as mesh and point cloud models of individual vault bays.
Full project details, including discussion of methodology and findings, are available from the main Tracing the Past website.