Rising damp is one of the main problems affecting historical masonry structures all over the
world, as it jeopardises materials integrity, inhabitants' health and performances of the …

Wood is a complex hierarchical material. As a widely available renewable resource, it has
been used throughout history to construct dwellings and transportation, tools, art and …

This work presents recent results of infrared thermographic assessment of murals at the
“Monastery of Molybdoskepastos” in the Ioannina region (Greece). Infrared thermography is …

A significant problem in understanding the archaeology of standing buildings relates to the
proscription to uncover features and structures within plastered and rendered walls due to …

The moisture in masonries is one of the main responsible for the deterioration of historical
buildings. Moisture increases U-values, weakens the structure, damages the surfaces and …

The infrared thermography (IRT) and the ultrasonic velocity measurements (UVM) promise
to be particularly important to assess the state of deterioration and the adequacy of the …

The manuscript presents the application of NDT imaging techniques as complementary tools
to be used during visual inspection. NDT imaging can be used to map inhomogeneity and to …

This work focuses on moisture effects on mechanical properties of GFRP-balsa sandwich
structure experimentally and numerically. Firstly, relationships between Moisture Content …

The gradual development of government policies for ecological transition in the modern
construction sector leads researchers to explore new alternative and low environmental …

In this paper, chemical and structural studies of medieval wall paintings in Ocre (L'Aquila,
Italy) are presented. During the latest restoration campaign, non-destructive (Near-Infrared …