Infrared exploration of the architectural heritage: from passive infrared thermography to hybrid infrared thermography (HIRT) approach

Authors

  • S. Sfarra Las.E.R. Laboratory, Dept. of Industrial and Information Engineering and Economics, University of L’Aquila
  • E. Marcucci Las.E.R. Laboratory, Dept. of Industrial and Information Engineering and Economics, University of L’Aquila
  • D. Ambrosini Las.E.R. Laboratory, Dept. of Industrial and Information Engineering and Economics, University of L’Aquila
  • D. Paoletti Las.E.R. Laboratory, Dept. of Industrial and Information Engineering and Economics, University of L’Aquila

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/mc.2016.07415

Keywords:

Image Analysis, Physical Properties, Temperature, Thermal Analysis, Limestone

Abstract


Up to now, infrared thermographic approaches have been considered either passive or active. In the latter case, the heat flux is historically attributed to a non-natural heat source. The use of the sun has recently been incorporated into the active approach thanks to multi-temporal inspections. In this paper, an innovative hybrid thermographic (HIRT) approach is illustrated. It combines both the time component and the solar source to obtain quantitative information such as the defect depth. Thermograms were obtained by inspecting the facade of the Santa Maria Collemaggio church (L’Aquila, Italy), whereas quantitative results related to the sub-superficial discontinuities were obtained thanks to the use of advanced techniques. Experimental results linked to passive approach (i.e., the mosaicking procedure of the thermograms) performed by selecting a set of historic churches are also included in order to explain, when and where, the hybrid procedure should be used.

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Published

2016-09-30

How to Cite

Sfarra, S., Marcucci, E., Ambrosini, D., & Paoletti, D. (2016). Infrared exploration of the architectural heritage: from passive infrared thermography to hybrid infrared thermography (HIRT) approach. Materiales De Construcción, 66(323), e094. https://doi.org/10.3989/mc.2016.07415

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