Nondestructive Techniques for the Assessment and Preservation of Historic Structures

New technologies play an increasingly important role in the analysis, monitoring, restoration, and preservation of historic structures. These technological systems continue to get more advanced and complex, for example: 3D digital construction and documentation programming, 3D imaging data (including laser scanning and photogrammetry), multispectral and thermographic imaging, geophysical data, etc. This book will present the latest nondestructive technologies used in the characterization, preservation, and structural health monitoring of historic buildings. It will include numerous case studies, as well as theoretical explanations about each of the methods and technologies used in each.

Dr. Luisa Maria da Silva Gonçalves is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Technology and Management, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria and a researcher of INESC Coimbra. She is also a Visiting Professor at the ISEGI-New University of Lisbon, teaching Cartographic Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, an MSc in GIS, and a specialization in Building Information Modelling (BIM). Her main research interests are related with 3D GIS modelling, and application of multi-spectral image analysis to cultural heritage. She is the author of more than 50 scientific papers, published in international and national journals and proceedings of international and national conferences.

Dr. Hugo Rodrigues is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Technology and Management, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Portugal, teaching several topics related to Structural Analysis, Building Pathology and Rehabilitation. His major research interests are building rehabilitation, structural health monitoring and seismic safety including experimental and numerical activities. He has co-authored more than 60 publications in top-tier peer-reviewed journals and contributed to more than 100 publications at national and international meetings.

Dr. Florindo Gaspar is a Professor in the Civil Engineering Department of the School of Technology and Management, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, where he has taught subjects related to wood and masonry structures, materials and processes of construction, and building installations. He is currently a Researcher at the Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development (CDRsp). He is the author of several scientific articles published in journals and national and international conferences. His research interests are related with monitoring, rehabilitation and conservation of wood and masonry structures.