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

Abstract 3D point clouds have emerged as a crucial source of information in the field of
Cultural Heritage due to their ability to capture reality with high density and accuracy. They …

Mapping the surface patterns of the stone is a non-destructive procedure, which has a
critical importance for the qualitative and quantitative assessment of conservation status …

In recent years, advanced digital technologies have driven an outstanding paradigm shift in
the field of architectural heritage, particularly for building modelling, historical documentation …

Vision-based periodic examination of the deterioration of stone monuments over time is
labour and time intensive. Especially, in cases involving large-scale immovable cultural …

The application of non-contact diagnostic methodologies is the current challenge in the
frame of the cultural heritage, referred to as preservation, monitoring and restoration …

The spread of Deccan volcanic provenance (DVP) is over more than 2.5 million km 3 in the
Indian subcontinent and basalt is the predominantly stone available here. The basalt used in …

Although limestone is widely used in buildings as a cladding material, it suffers accelerated
degradation with the passage of time and exposure to environmental agents. Early detection …

Crowdsourced images hold information could potentially be used to remotely monitor
heritage sites, and reduce human and capital resources devoted to on-site inspections. This …

This paper provides the results of a 3D photogrammetric survey of the apsidal conch of St.
Panfilo Church in Tornimparte (L'Aquila, Italy). The images were acquired and then …