Parametric variations of the “delineationi seconde delle fortezze, e dell’ortografia loro”, from the Trattato di Fortificatione by Guarini

The research was carried out in the framework of the project PRIN 2022 called INFORTREAT, which aimed to create 3D information models that could make accessible constructive knowledge related to military architecture to scholars, professionals, and the community. This paper develops previous work dealing with the graphical reconstruction and 3D modelling of the elements that shape the fortification profile in the Trattato di Fortificatione by Guarini. The author establishes measurements (maximum, average, and minimum) for the thickness and height of the main elements. This way of transmitting knowledge about the art of fortifying meets the manualist’s need to provide the reader with a synoptic view of the different possibilities in fortress design and construction. Parametric and BIM modelling are used to verify the maximum, average, and minimum dimensions, creating a digital platform to verify different fortresses’ configurations.