Electrical resistivity tomography for moisture dynamics analysis in historic adobe structures: practical case of Casa Terán, Aguascalientes, México
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https://doi.org/10.3989/mc.2025.389424Keywords:
ERT, Moisture damage, Rising damp, Casa Terán, Moisture dynamicsAbstract
This study employs Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) to analyze moisture dynamics in an adobe wall of Casa Terán, a historic building in Aguascalientes, Mexico. By modifying the ERT technique with medical electrostimulators, the study identifies the causes and propagation patterns of moisture based on material properties. Previous interventions are also reviewed to determine the materials used. By integrating geotechnical and geoelectrical data, the study evaluates subsurface saturation levels, moisture propagation zones, and potentially weak areas in the wall. The correlation of ERT derived models with intervention images helps interpret the influence of construction materials on moisture propagation. This research is crucial for conserving historic structures and mitigating moisture-induced damages.
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