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Research paper thumbnail of Cooperative Projects to Share Good Practices towards More Effective Sustainable Mining—SUGERE: A Case Study

Sustainability

The supply of raw materials is a global challenge to be addressed; themes such as “sustainability... more The supply of raw materials is a global challenge to be addressed; themes such as “sustainability”, “responsibility”, and “eco-compatibility” represent the cornerstones for proceeding towards a “wise” management of georesources. According to the United Nations’ SDGs, the economic development of countries must go hand in hand with the improvement of their environmental, health, and social sustainability. From this perspective, the exploitation of georesources needs to be handled with an interdisciplinary approach that tackles not only the technical, economic, and environmental issues, but also the social, legislative, and human health ones. In recent years, Europe has promoted several cooperative projects aimed at boosting sustainability in the extractive industry. To achieve and guarantee concrete and truly sustainable mining, it is necessary to build and strengthen educational and training skills. With these objectives in mind, the first results of the EU–Africa SUGERE Erasmus+ pro...

Research paper thumbnail of I S P R A SERVIZIO GEOLOGICO D'ITALIA SERVIZIO GEOLOGICO D'ITALIA Organo Cartografico dello Stato (legge n°68 del 2-2-1960) Dipartimento per il 2 GFT-Geolo gical Field Trips Editorial Board Periodico semestrale del Dipartimento per il Servizio Geologico d'Italia-ISPRA e della Società-tecnici/geol...

Research paper thumbnail of Application of CurvaTool, a Tool for Semi-Automatic Linear Feature Detection, to TanDEM-X Intermediate DEM, SRTM and ASTER Global DEMs – a Case Study from NW Italy

Research paper thumbnail of Using Improved Varieties of Pearl Millet in Rainfed Agriculture in Response to Climate Change: A Case Study in the Tillabéri Region in Niger

Climate Change Research at Universities

The seasonal effects of global warming and water shortages begin to be observed on agricultural p... more The seasonal effects of global warming and water shortages begin to be observed on agricultural production and forecast trends encourage studies on adaptation to climate change. In Niger, West Africa, farmers have always had to cope with irregularity and poor distribution of rainfall. In recent years, a variation in the frequency and duration of rainy season were observed, suddenly affecting a drop in agricultural productions with the resulting food crisis. Therefore, it is necessary to find measures to adapt to the climate variability. This study focus on the Tillabéri region (Niger) where pearl millet is one of the main agricultural product. In the last few years, variations in rainfall distribution and quantity have negatively influenced the yield of the millet crops. A climatic assessment of the region has been verified collecting information from both previous studies and satellite data. Two early improved varieties of pearl millet (SOSAT-C88 and HKP) drought resistant have been distributed to local farmers in 16 pilot areas of the Tillabéri region and the crop yields were compared to those of the local traditional variety cultivated in the same area. The results have identified a significant increase

Research paper thumbnail of Subsidence hazards connected to quarrying activities in karst area: an up-dating of the Moncalvo sinkhole event (Piedmont-NW Italy)

Research paper thumbnail of Applicazione in sotterraneo di tecniche fotografiche e GPR per il rilievo di discontinuità

Research paper thumbnail of Using Improved Varieties of Pearl Millet in Rainfed Agriculture in Response to Climate Change: A Case Study in the Tillabéri Region in Niger

The seasonal effects of global warming and water shortages begin to be observed on agricultural p... more The seasonal effects of global warming and water shortages begin to be observed on agricultural production and forecast trends encourage studies on adaptation to climate change. In Niger, West Africa, farmers have always had to cope with irregularity and poor distribution of rainfall. In recent years, a variation in the frequency and duration of rainy season were observed, suddenly affecting a drop in agricultural productions with the resulting food crisis. Therefore, it is necessary to find measures to adapt to the climate variability. This study focus on the Tillaberi region (Niger) where pearl millet is one of the main agricultural product. In the last few years, variations in rainfall distribution and quantity have negatively influenced the yield of the millet crops. A climatic assessment of the region has been verified collecting information from both previous studies and satellite data. Two early improved varieties of pearl millet (SOSAT-C88 and HKP) drought resistant have bee...

Research paper thumbnail of Evolution of Local Strains Under Uniaxial Compression in an Anisotropic Gypsum Sample

Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering

In the fields of geomechanical researches and applications, the study of mechanical properties of... more In the fields of geomechanical researches and applications, the study of mechanical properties of rock materials through laboratory tests is a fundamental milestone in the process of understanding and modeling the mechanical behavior and the stability assessment. In particular, the study and quantification, in laboratory samples, of the local strains and of their concentration and localization during the application of an external load may allow for a more accurate description of the material behavior.

Research paper thumbnail of Application of CurvaTool, a Tool for Semi-Automatic Linear Feature Detection, to TanDEM-X Intermediate DEM, SRTM and ASTER Global DEMs – a Case Study from NW Italy

Research paper thumbnail of The Gypsum: From Economic Resource to Cultural and Geological Heritage of the Monferrato

Research paper thumbnail of An innovative multiscale approach for the characterization of rock masses subject to tunnel excavation

Research paper thumbnail of L'itinerario geologico dell’Alto Astigiano

Research paper thumbnail of Le cave di gesso di Vezzano sul Crostolo (RE): studi geologico-tecnici finalizzati al recupero ambientale dell’area

Research paper thumbnail of Evolution of Local Strains Under Uniaxial Compression in an Anisotropic Gypsum Sample

Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 2019

In the fields of geomechanical researches and applications, the study of mechanical properties of... more In the fields of geomechanical researches and applications, the study of mechanical properties of rock materials through laboratory tests is a fundamental milestone in the process of understanding and modeling the mechanical behavior and the stability assessment. In particular, the study and quantification, in laboratory samples, of the local strains and of their concentration and localization during the application of an external load may allow for a more accurate description of the material behavior.

Research paper thumbnail of iL GESSO: DA RISORSA MINERARIA ED ECONOMICA A PATRIMONIO CULTURALE DEL MONFERRATO

Research paper thumbnail of An approach to integrate spatial and climatological data as support to drought monitoring and agricultural management problems in South Sudan

Research paper thumbnail of The "Bagnaschino" landslide (Piemonte, NW Italy): monitoring system and mitigation planning

Research paper thumbnail of Sviluppo di metodologie innovative per la caratterizzazione dell’ammasso roccioso interessato dallo scavo di gallerie: Brennero e Terzo Valico

La progettazione di una galleria scavata in un ammasso roccioso è un processo estremamente comple... more La progettazione di una galleria scavata in un ammasso roccioso è un processo estremamente complesso, che deve prevedere la scelta del tracciato più opportuno dal punto di vista tecnico ed economico in rapporto a costi-benefici, la caratterizzazione geologico-tecnica dei materiali oggetto di scavo, la determinazione delle procedure di scavo, le operazioni di realizzazione dell'opera, il continuo monitoraggio delle condizioni geologico-meccaniche durante l'avanzamento, la messa in opera dei sistemi di sostegno e/o rinforzo atti a mantenere le condizioni di stabilità, nonché la definizione delle misure di monitoraggio da prevedersi per il controllo della risposta dell'ammasso. Un'approfondita conoscenza degli aspetti geologici dell'area in cui è prevista la realizzazione della galleria risulta di fondamentale importanza, innanzitutto, per la scelta del tracciato più favorevole, i cui costi, tempi di realizzazione e problematiche sono strettamente correlati alle variabili geologiche, meccaniche ed idrogeologiche. Lo studio del tracciato di una galleria prevede innanzitutto una fase preliminare (Studi di Fattibilità e Progetto Preliminare) mirata a ricostruire un modello geologico-tecnico che comprende l'assetto geologico-stratigrafico, quello strutturale ed idrogeologico dell'area oggetto di indagine. Tali informazioni si possono ricavare in prima analisi da dati bibliografici e dallo studio di immagini fotografiche e satellitari, soprattutto in caso di limitata bibliografia o scarsa accessibilità all'area di interesse, seguite successivamente da rilievi di terreno di carattere prevalentemente geologicostrutturale, geomeccanico e geomorfologico. Da questa prima fase di analisi si potranno pertanto trarre indicazioni circa le direttrici più favorevoli, in corrispondenza delle quali effettuare indagini più approfondite (sondaggi, rilievi geofisici, ecc.) atte ad individuare in maniera definitiva il tracciato ottimale, che consiste solitamente nel miglior compromesso possibile tra lunghezza e caratteristiche tecniche dei materiali da attraversare e, di conseguenza, relazione tra tempistiche e costi prevedibili. A seconda dell'area di lavoro, durante queste prime fasi di indagine ci si scontra spesso con limitazioni imposte sia dalla disponibilità delle informazioni bibliografiche esistenti e dal loro grado di dettaglio, sia dalla accessibilità delle aree, fortemente condizionata dalla morfologia e dal clima. La sola attività di terreno, a volte, può risultare inadeguata nel cogliere gli elementi tettonici a scala regionale, a causa della limitata scala di osservazione, dell'eventuale ridotta accessibilità, del tempo a disposizione per effettuare il rilievo, dei relativi costi, del forte impegno di personale e della sua sicurezza. Pertanto, le moderne tecniche analitiche vengono in soccorso al tradizionale rilievo geologico, fondamentale in particolare nelle prime fasi della progettazione, e consentono di ottimizzare tempi, costi e risultati dello studio.

Research paper thumbnail of A geo-cultural itinerary on the Monferrato Hills (Northwestern Italy)

Research paper thumbnail of Geological processes and their relation with human activities, exemplified in the hilly vineyard areas of central Piedmont (ProGeoPiemonte project - geothematic area 4)

Research paper thumbnail of Cooperative Projects to Share Good Practices towards More Effective Sustainable Mining—SUGERE: A Case Study

Sustainability

The supply of raw materials is a global challenge to be addressed; themes such as “sustainability... more The supply of raw materials is a global challenge to be addressed; themes such as “sustainability”, “responsibility”, and “eco-compatibility” represent the cornerstones for proceeding towards a “wise” management of georesources. According to the United Nations’ SDGs, the economic development of countries must go hand in hand with the improvement of their environmental, health, and social sustainability. From this perspective, the exploitation of georesources needs to be handled with an interdisciplinary approach that tackles not only the technical, economic, and environmental issues, but also the social, legislative, and human health ones. In recent years, Europe has promoted several cooperative projects aimed at boosting sustainability in the extractive industry. To achieve and guarantee concrete and truly sustainable mining, it is necessary to build and strengthen educational and training skills. With these objectives in mind, the first results of the EU–Africa SUGERE Erasmus+ pro...

Research paper thumbnail of I S P R A SERVIZIO GEOLOGICO D'ITALIA SERVIZIO GEOLOGICO D'ITALIA Organo Cartografico dello Stato (legge n°68 del 2-2-1960) Dipartimento per il 2 GFT-Geolo gical Field Trips Editorial Board Periodico semestrale del Dipartimento per il Servizio Geologico d'Italia-ISPRA e della Società-tecnici/geol...

Research paper thumbnail of Application of CurvaTool, a Tool for Semi-Automatic Linear Feature Detection, to TanDEM-X Intermediate DEM, SRTM and ASTER Global DEMs – a Case Study from NW Italy

Research paper thumbnail of Using Improved Varieties of Pearl Millet in Rainfed Agriculture in Response to Climate Change: A Case Study in the Tillabéri Region in Niger

Climate Change Research at Universities

The seasonal effects of global warming and water shortages begin to be observed on agricultural p... more The seasonal effects of global warming and water shortages begin to be observed on agricultural production and forecast trends encourage studies on adaptation to climate change. In Niger, West Africa, farmers have always had to cope with irregularity and poor distribution of rainfall. In recent years, a variation in the frequency and duration of rainy season were observed, suddenly affecting a drop in agricultural productions with the resulting food crisis. Therefore, it is necessary to find measures to adapt to the climate variability. This study focus on the Tillabéri region (Niger) where pearl millet is one of the main agricultural product. In the last few years, variations in rainfall distribution and quantity have negatively influenced the yield of the millet crops. A climatic assessment of the region has been verified collecting information from both previous studies and satellite data. Two early improved varieties of pearl millet (SOSAT-C88 and HKP) drought resistant have been distributed to local farmers in 16 pilot areas of the Tillabéri region and the crop yields were compared to those of the local traditional variety cultivated in the same area. The results have identified a significant increase

Research paper thumbnail of Subsidence hazards connected to quarrying activities in karst area: an up-dating of the Moncalvo sinkhole event (Piedmont-NW Italy)

Research paper thumbnail of Applicazione in sotterraneo di tecniche fotografiche e GPR per il rilievo di discontinuità

Research paper thumbnail of Using Improved Varieties of Pearl Millet in Rainfed Agriculture in Response to Climate Change: A Case Study in the Tillabéri Region in Niger

The seasonal effects of global warming and water shortages begin to be observed on agricultural p... more The seasonal effects of global warming and water shortages begin to be observed on agricultural production and forecast trends encourage studies on adaptation to climate change. In Niger, West Africa, farmers have always had to cope with irregularity and poor distribution of rainfall. In recent years, a variation in the frequency and duration of rainy season were observed, suddenly affecting a drop in agricultural productions with the resulting food crisis. Therefore, it is necessary to find measures to adapt to the climate variability. This study focus on the Tillaberi region (Niger) where pearl millet is one of the main agricultural product. In the last few years, variations in rainfall distribution and quantity have negatively influenced the yield of the millet crops. A climatic assessment of the region has been verified collecting information from both previous studies and satellite data. Two early improved varieties of pearl millet (SOSAT-C88 and HKP) drought resistant have bee...

Research paper thumbnail of Evolution of Local Strains Under Uniaxial Compression in an Anisotropic Gypsum Sample

Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering

In the fields of geomechanical researches and applications, the study of mechanical properties of... more In the fields of geomechanical researches and applications, the study of mechanical properties of rock materials through laboratory tests is a fundamental milestone in the process of understanding and modeling the mechanical behavior and the stability assessment. In particular, the study and quantification, in laboratory samples, of the local strains and of their concentration and localization during the application of an external load may allow for a more accurate description of the material behavior.

Research paper thumbnail of Application of CurvaTool, a Tool for Semi-Automatic Linear Feature Detection, to TanDEM-X Intermediate DEM, SRTM and ASTER Global DEMs – a Case Study from NW Italy

Research paper thumbnail of The Gypsum: From Economic Resource to Cultural and Geological Heritage of the Monferrato

Research paper thumbnail of An innovative multiscale approach for the characterization of rock masses subject to tunnel excavation

Research paper thumbnail of L'itinerario geologico dell’Alto Astigiano

Research paper thumbnail of Le cave di gesso di Vezzano sul Crostolo (RE): studi geologico-tecnici finalizzati al recupero ambientale dell’area

Research paper thumbnail of Evolution of Local Strains Under Uniaxial Compression in an Anisotropic Gypsum Sample

Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 2019

In the fields of geomechanical researches and applications, the study of mechanical properties of... more In the fields of geomechanical researches and applications, the study of mechanical properties of rock materials through laboratory tests is a fundamental milestone in the process of understanding and modeling the mechanical behavior and the stability assessment. In particular, the study and quantification, in laboratory samples, of the local strains and of their concentration and localization during the application of an external load may allow for a more accurate description of the material behavior.

Research paper thumbnail of iL GESSO: DA RISORSA MINERARIA ED ECONOMICA A PATRIMONIO CULTURALE DEL MONFERRATO

Research paper thumbnail of An approach to integrate spatial and climatological data as support to drought monitoring and agricultural management problems in South Sudan

Research paper thumbnail of The "Bagnaschino" landslide (Piemonte, NW Italy): monitoring system and mitigation planning

Research paper thumbnail of Sviluppo di metodologie innovative per la caratterizzazione dell’ammasso roccioso interessato dallo scavo di gallerie: Brennero e Terzo Valico

La progettazione di una galleria scavata in un ammasso roccioso è un processo estremamente comple... more La progettazione di una galleria scavata in un ammasso roccioso è un processo estremamente complesso, che deve prevedere la scelta del tracciato più opportuno dal punto di vista tecnico ed economico in rapporto a costi-benefici, la caratterizzazione geologico-tecnica dei materiali oggetto di scavo, la determinazione delle procedure di scavo, le operazioni di realizzazione dell'opera, il continuo monitoraggio delle condizioni geologico-meccaniche durante l'avanzamento, la messa in opera dei sistemi di sostegno e/o rinforzo atti a mantenere le condizioni di stabilità, nonché la definizione delle misure di monitoraggio da prevedersi per il controllo della risposta dell'ammasso. Un'approfondita conoscenza degli aspetti geologici dell'area in cui è prevista la realizzazione della galleria risulta di fondamentale importanza, innanzitutto, per la scelta del tracciato più favorevole, i cui costi, tempi di realizzazione e problematiche sono strettamente correlati alle variabili geologiche, meccaniche ed idrogeologiche. Lo studio del tracciato di una galleria prevede innanzitutto una fase preliminare (Studi di Fattibilità e Progetto Preliminare) mirata a ricostruire un modello geologico-tecnico che comprende l'assetto geologico-stratigrafico, quello strutturale ed idrogeologico dell'area oggetto di indagine. Tali informazioni si possono ricavare in prima analisi da dati bibliografici e dallo studio di immagini fotografiche e satellitari, soprattutto in caso di limitata bibliografia o scarsa accessibilità all'area di interesse, seguite successivamente da rilievi di terreno di carattere prevalentemente geologicostrutturale, geomeccanico e geomorfologico. Da questa prima fase di analisi si potranno pertanto trarre indicazioni circa le direttrici più favorevoli, in corrispondenza delle quali effettuare indagini più approfondite (sondaggi, rilievi geofisici, ecc.) atte ad individuare in maniera definitiva il tracciato ottimale, che consiste solitamente nel miglior compromesso possibile tra lunghezza e caratteristiche tecniche dei materiali da attraversare e, di conseguenza, relazione tra tempistiche e costi prevedibili. A seconda dell'area di lavoro, durante queste prime fasi di indagine ci si scontra spesso con limitazioni imposte sia dalla disponibilità delle informazioni bibliografiche esistenti e dal loro grado di dettaglio, sia dalla accessibilità delle aree, fortemente condizionata dalla morfologia e dal clima. La sola attività di terreno, a volte, può risultare inadeguata nel cogliere gli elementi tettonici a scala regionale, a causa della limitata scala di osservazione, dell'eventuale ridotta accessibilità, del tempo a disposizione per effettuare il rilievo, dei relativi costi, del forte impegno di personale e della sua sicurezza. Pertanto, le moderne tecniche analitiche vengono in soccorso al tradizionale rilievo geologico, fondamentale in particolare nelle prime fasi della progettazione, e consentono di ottimizzare tempi, costi e risultati dello studio.

Research paper thumbnail of A geo-cultural itinerary on the Monferrato Hills (Northwestern Italy)

Research paper thumbnail of Geological processes and their relation with human activities, exemplified in the hilly vineyard areas of central Piedmont (ProGeoPiemonte project - geothematic area 4)