Non-destructive techniques in the conservation field in the USA

Nondestructive evaluation techniques are extensively used in the field of architectural heritage conservation in the United States. This paper outlines the most used techniques, classifying them in visual assessment techniques, and techniques based on wave propagation. Depending on the type of wave,...

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Main Authors: Berta de Miguel, Gabriel Pardo Redondo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universitat Politècnica de València 2015-12-01
Series:Loggia, Arquitectura & Restauración
Subjects:
UAV
Online Access:https://polipapers.upv.es/index.php/loggia/article/view/4001
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Summary:Nondestructive evaluation techniques are extensively used in the field of architectural heritage conservation in the United States. This paper outlines the most used techniques, classifying them in visual assessment techniques, and techniques based on wave propagation. Depending on the type of wave, the latter group is subdivided in electromagnetic and acoustic techniques. The final section includes a two nondestructive techniques facilitators: unmanned aerial vehicles and Tablet PC Annotation System.
ISSN:1136-758X