State-of-the-Art Review of Building Inspection Systems

Ferraz, Goncalo T.; Brito, Jorge de; Freitas, Vasco Peixoto de; Silvestre, José Dinis

doi:10.1061/(asce)cf.1943-5509.0000839

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“…The analysis recognizes some available tools to support the professionals in the inspection and diagnosis of the state of conservation of ancient buildings. It confirms that "while in building rehabilitation, each case is a unique case, the majority of occurrences of defects in non-structural elements can be solved in a systemic way" [17].…”

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confidence: 59%

“…Unlike some of the Building Inspection Systems previously analysed by Ferraz et al [17], the systems analysed in this research have in common the aim of developing practical tools capable of communicating scientific knowledge to daily practice. The methodologies developed by the English conservation associations (SPAB and IHBC) are the most illustrative: due to its simplified structure and accessible language they are "an effective support system in order to provide readily and freely accessible information across the range of media to assist volunteers" [30].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The tool MDCS was at the beginning of the project considered "very innovative", for being intended "to develop through scientific research a useful tool directed to possible end-users" [23]. This tool differs from other Building Inspection Systems analysed by Ferraz et al [17], which, despite providing an online diagnosis, depend on the analysis of "experts in building pathology and rehabilitation" without "an actual visit from an engineer to the building" [17]. Although they support the pre-diagnosis of the building's condition, these tools are not real expert systems, understood as the transposition of "expertise into a computer system" [23].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Only methods that have identical characteristics were considered: evaluation based on visual inspection and focus on buildings with heritage value. Thus, expert-systems not oriented towards heritage rehabilitation [16], or that have already been the subject of previous studies [17], were excluded.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Comparative Analysis of Inspection and Diagnosis Tools for Ancient Buildings

Gonçalves

Mateus

Silvestre

2018

Digital Heritage. Progress in Cultural Heritage: Documentation, Preservation, and Protection

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The survey and inspection of the state of conservation of buildings is understood as an active process of selecting information to support decision making in the rehabilitation of the built heritage. The development of new technologies applied to the integrated management of the built heritage resulted in digital tools able to support the technicians in on-site procedures. The purpose of this study was to analyse existing methods for the survey and inspection of the state of conservation of ancient buildings. It uses a qualitative methodology, focused on bibliographical survey and comparative analysis. Only methods with identical characteristics were considered: evaluation based on visual inspection of buildings with heritage value. This research shows that structuring information in computer systems is a solution to overcome the main problems pointed out in previous studies related to survey and inspection: expensive, time-consuming, inconsequential procedures and dispersed information. However, this is only valid if computer-based methods are adapted to the different geographic and chronological contexts. Future research may contribute to the development of a method that brings together this added value with a simple but objective way to diagnose the condition of ancient buildings with heritage value.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Comparative Analysis of Inspection and Diagnosis Tools for Ancient Buildings

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Silvestre

2018

Digital Heritage. Progress in Cultural Heritage: Documentation, Preservation, and Protection

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“…With a system that impartially identifies, records, and classifies defects in WF and their causes, the task would be easier. Prescribing the most appropriate diagnostic methods and repair solutions to eliminate the defects and corresponding causes is another useful asset of the system (2). The work of Delgado et al (1) proposes such an inspection system for WF, based on a methodology also tested on gypsum plasterboard walls (3), gypsum plasters (4), renderings (5), ceramic tiling (6), natural stone cladding (7), external thermal insulation composite systems (8), flat roof waterproofing systems (9), pitched roof claddings (10), industrial floor coatings (11), architectural concrete surfaces (12), and door and window frames (13).…”

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Defect characterization, diagnosis and repair of wood flooring based on a field survey

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A statistical characterization of defects in 35 buildings and 98 wood floorings (softwood and hardwood floors, and laminated and engineered wood floors), their diagnostic methods and repair solutions is presented. An expert system for inspecting wood flooring, comprising the classification of defects, their most probable causes, diagnostic methods and repair techniques, was used. Results include age, affected area, severity and frequency of defects and their main causes, as well as appropriate diagnostic methods, preventive and curative repair solutions most prescribed and the most significant correlations. Scratches were detected in more than five sixths of the sample, highly associated with exterior mechanical actions, and with an inadequate finishing layer. Wearing of the finishing layer was detected in a quarter of the inspected floorings. Accordingly, the application of a suitable finishing layer and, alternatively, its replacement are the most prescribed repair techniques.

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