Built cultural heritage is under constant threat due to environmental pressures,
anthropogenic damages, and interventions. Understanding the preservation state of …

There are many examples of historical rammed earth constructions for which the
development of valid methods for evaluation of their conservation state is a major concern …

Structural identification is one of the most important steps when dealing with historic
buildings. Knowledge of the parameters, which define the mechanical properties of these …

The aim of this study is to deepen the technical and scientific knowledge related to the
characterization of granite masonry based on geophysical tests, mechanical techniques …

In this work ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) was used to assess the coating mortar
adherence of clay bricks masonries. As a contribution to employment of non-destructive tests …