
Diagnosis of Heritage Buildings by Non-Destructive Techniques
- 1st Edition - April 26, 2024
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Editors: Blanca Tejedor Herrán, David Bienvenido-Huertas
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 6 0 0 1 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 6 0 0 2 - 8
Besides their notable historical and cultural significance, heritage buildings crucially contribute to the economy of those countries that rely heavily on the tourism industry. In… Read more

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Request a sales quoteBesides their notable historical and cultural significance, heritage buildings crucially contribute to the economy of those countries that rely heavily on the tourism industry. Investigation and monitoring of the origins of deterioration and damage are therefore key to the preservation of architectural heritage.
Diagnosis of Heritage Buildings by Non-Destructive Techniques offers an up-to-date overview of state-of-the-art knowledge by collating specialized studies written by an international group of experts in the field, while also examining the value of these non-intrusive methods through a number of real-life case studies which prove NDT techniques’ global relevance. The volume is an invaluable reference resource for students, researchers, and practitioners alike.
- Helps readers to easily identify the latest advances in non-destructive testing by subdividing the content into sections specific to each assessment approach
- Explores the integration of different NDT methodologies, facilitating the interoperability of traditional and advanced technologies
- Presents case studies based on real built heritage to show how to correctly implement the measurement techniques described, and to interpret the results
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- Section I: Basic Foundations of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Techniques
- 1. A comprehensive overview of NDT: From theoretical principles to implementation
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Foundations of non-destructive testing techniques
- 1.3 Conclusion
- Declaration of competing interest
- References
- Section II: Infrared Thermography (IRT)
- 2. Advancement of infrared thermography for built heritage
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Methods and purpose of the inspection
- 2.3 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 3. Evaluation of the envelope airtightness by means of combined infrared thermography and pressurization tests in heritage buildings: A case study
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Materials and methods
- 3.3 Results
- 3.4 Discussion
- 3.5 Conclusion
- References
- 4. Integration of historical studies and ND techniques for the structural characterization of the masonry walls in Palazzo Vecchio, Florence
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Methodological framework
- 4.3 Structural characterization of the masonry walls of Palazzo Vecchio
- 4.4 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 5. Applications of deep learning to infrared thermography for the automatic classification of thermal pathologies: Review and case study
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Related work
- 5.3 Case study
- 5.4 Conclusions and future challenges
- References
- 6. Analyzing non-destructive methods for building inspection and energy performance: A focus on photogrammetry and infrared thermography
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Research methodology
- 6.3 Non-destructive testing methods
- 6.4 Literature review
- 6.5 Thermography and photogrammetry
- 6.6 Conclusions and future perspectives
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Section III: Laser Scanning and Photogrammetry
- 7. Architectural survey of built heritage using laser scanning and photogrammetry. Comparison of results in the case study of the Gothic vault of the church of San Vicente in Donostia-San Sebastián
- Abstract
- Abbreviations
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Materials and methods
- 7.3 Results and discussion
- 7.4 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 8. Intelligent recording of cultural heritage: From point clouds to semantic enriched models
- Abstract
- 8.1 Overview
- 8.2 Methodology
- 8.3 Results and discussion
- 8.4 Conclusion
- References
- 9. Investigating the use of 3D laser scanning to detect damaged features in heritage buildings
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Methodology
- 9.3 Results and discussion
- 9.4 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 10. Comparison of results obtained by photogrammetry tools versus LED handheld scanning technique in architectural heritage. Application to plasterwork located in a world heritage site
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Materials and methods
- 10.3 Results and discussion
- 10.4 Conclusion
- References
- 11. Exploring the accessibility of deformed digital heritage models
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Research aim
- 11.3 Methodology
- 11.4 Accessibility of deformed digital heritage models
- 11.5 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- Artificial intelligence disclosure
- References
- 12. Sensor integration for built heritage diagnostics: From aerial and terrestrial photogrammetry to simultaneous localization and mapping technologies
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Materials and methods
- 12.3 Application to case studies
- 12.4 Discussion
- 12.5 Conclusion
- References
- Section IV: Heritage Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Digital Twins (DTs)
- 13. From a multidisciplinary analysis to HBIM: Tools for the digital documentation of historical buildings
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Materials and methods
- 13.3 The HBIM of built heritage: Potential and application
- 13.4 Discussion and final remarks
- References
- 14. Automating built heritage inspection using unmanned aerial systems: A defect management framework based on heritage building information modeling (HBIM)
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Literature review
- 14.3 Materials and methods
- 14.4 Discussion and evaluation
- 14.5 Conclusion
- References
- 15. From 3D models to historic building information modeling (HBIM) and digital twins: A review
- Abstract
- 15.1 Construction 4.0
- 15.2 From 3D models to HBIM
- 15.3 From 3D models to Digital Twins
- 15.4 Current challenges
- 15.5 Final remarks
- References
- Section V: Other Techniques for Heritage Building Diagnosis
- 16. Monitoring of heritage buildings and dynamic simulation models
- Abstract
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Materials and methods
- 16.3 An applied example
- 16.4 Conclusion
- Nomenclature
- References
- 17. Understanding the invisible: Interpretation of results in ultrasonic tomography of gothic masonry using metrology and geometry
- Abstract
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 Materials and methods
- 17.3 Formal analysis and investigation, validation, calculation, and expression of results
- 17.4 Discussion and evaluation
- 17.5 Conclusion
- References
- 18. Advances in artificial vision techniques applied to non-destructive tests in heritage buildings
- Abstract
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 Materials and methods
- 18.3 Results
- 18.4 Discussion and evaluation
- 18.5 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 19. Non-destructive approach for the study of decorative revetments: Implementation of spectroscopic techniques
- Abstract
- 19.1 Introduction: Spectroscopic non-destructive technique in heritage studies
- 19.2 Case of study: The Alhambra in Granada, Spain
- 19.3 Methods
- 19.4 The role of a non-destructive technique in the characterization of decorative revetments
- 19.5 Conclusions and challenges
- References
- 20. Evaluation of heritage stone deterioration through non-destructive techniques (ultrasonic pulse velocity, rebound hammer test, SEM, and X-ray diffraction)
- Abstract
- 20.1 Introduction
- 20.2 Ultrasonic pulse velocity
- 20.3 Rebound hammer test
- 20.4 X-ray diffraction analysis
- 20.5 SEM analysis
- 20.6 Conclusion
- References
- 21. Evaluation of the mechanical characteristics of marble using non-destructive techniques: Ultrasound versus Schmidt hammer rebound tests
- Abstract
- 21.1 Introduction
- 21.2 Materials and methods
- 21.3 Methods
- 21.4 Results and discussion
- 21.5 Discussion
- 21.6 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 22. Applications of the ground-penetrating radar technique to heritage buildings: Case studies and combination with other non-destructive testing
- Abstract
- 22.1 Introduction
- 22.2 Review of ground-penetrating radar applications to heritage buildings
- 22.3 Review of non-destructive techniques most commonly combined with ground-penetrating radar
- 22.4 Selected case studies
- 22.5 Final remarks and future perspectives
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: April 26, 2024
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- No. of pages: 660
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443160011
- eBook ISBN: 9780443160028
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Blanca Tejedor Herrán
Blanca Tejedor Herrán is Industrial Engineer and works as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Project and Construction Engineering in the Polytechnic University of Catalonia. Her expertise focuses on the application of infrared thermography for building diagnosis, indoor thermal comfort modelling and smart facility management. She is author of more than 20 scientific papers and she obtained several awards of the research field.
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David Bienvenido-Huertas
David Bienvenido-Huertas is Assistant Professor in the Department of Building Construction at the University of Granada. He is Visiting Professor at the University of La Coruña. His area of expertise covers climate change in the building sector, heat transfer, building simulation and indoor environment. He is author of more than 80 research papers and he is recognized reviewer of various international indexed journals