Multi-Technique Approach for the Assessment of Historical Masonry Constructions

Francisco M. Fernandes; Luís F. Ramos; Elizabeth Manning; João Ferreira; Paulo Mendes

doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.569-570.1249

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Multi-Technique Approach for the Assessment of Historical Masonry Constructions

Abstract:

In this paper the NDTs research project is briefly described. This project aims at developing and improving several nondestructive techniques typically used in masonry diagnosis. So far, a new acquisition system based on sonic measurements, a geoelectric prototype to perform tomographic measurements of the cross-section of masonry elements and a new type of flat-jack test, the tube-jack, were developed. Finally, the project aims at merging the data of these improved techniques with existing ones in order to produce a better diagnosis of these structures. The initial results of the case study of S. Torcatos church is illustrated here to show the potential of these methods and the quality of the information that can be derived from the merging of the data obtained through different methodologies.

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Key Engineering Materials (Volumes 569-570)

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1249-1256

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https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.569-570.1249

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July 2013

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Francisco M. Fernandes, Luís F. Ramos, Elizabeth Manning, João Ferreira, Paulo Mendes

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Flat-Jack, Geoelectrics, Geometry, Georadar, Masonry, Mechanical Property, Nondestructive Techniques, Sonic Testing, Tomography, Tube-Jack

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