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

In recent years, the development of long-term structural health monitoring systems for
preventive conservation of historic monumental buildings is receiving a growing trend 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 …

For the non-destructive characterization of structures composed of granite stone masonry
(heterogeneous materials), in this case of double sheet, one of the most suitable test options …

Destructive and non-destructive tests were performed to characterize clay bricks from 18th to
20th century from vernacular historic constructions placed at Ceará State, Brazil. The …

Background: In this study, a methodology based on non-destructive tests was used to
characterize historical masonry and later to obtain information regarding the mechanical …

This work contemplates the application of non-destructive techniques, sonic and
environmental vibration tests, on a set of soil-cement compressed earth blocks reinforced …

Devido às incertezas em relação a segurança estrutural envolvendo edificações históricas,
são necessários os estudos de fiabilidade estrutural, que consistem de várias etapas …