In this work the potential of infrared thermography (IRT) to assess moisture related
phenomenon was tested. Initially, several set-ups and boundary conditions were created to …

Energy consumption is one of the major concerns of European citizens and governments. In
the EU, buildings use 40% of total energy consumption and generate 36% of greenhouse …

The EU is strongly committed to energy saving in buildings. Air leaks through the building
envelope represent a significant percentage of buildings energy consumption. Locating and …

San Nicola in Carcere, one of the minor basilicas in the historical center of Rome, was the
location of a wide investigation campaign of the water-related deterioration causes, present …

Use of clay brick masonry in façades is often motivated by its aesthetic values and durability.
Yet, mortar joints exposed to climate agents erode over time, expected to cause elevated …

A method to analyse thermographic data with periodic temperature variation is proposed. A
periodic heat flux is generated on the surface of a specimen with a non-zero average value …

The contact sponge method is applied on a piece of clay brick. According to the standard,
the sponge is moistened with water, applied on the surface of the material by means of a …

Traditionally, the same non-destructive testing technologies which are used in industry and
engineering applications are applicable in diagnostics of cultural heritage objects and …

The presence of moisture in historic buildings, especially from rising damp, is extremely
widespread and severe, causing materials' deterioration, internal discomfort and bad …

Thermal imaging of buildings and historical structures of the diffuse historical heritage make
it possible to gather information regarding the building technology and elements, their …