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The research aims to identify and characterize potential damage in ancient building materials using multidisciplinary techniques.

March 7, 2026SensorsOpen Access

A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to the Identification and Characterization of Areas of Potential Damage in the Building Materials of Ancient Monuments

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Integrated methods identify damage in ancient monuments, suggesting better restoration strategies.

The research aims to identify and characterize potential damage in ancient building materials using multidisciplinary techniques.
Applied terrestrial laser scanning and close-range photogrammetry methods for 3D modeling.
Utilized non-destructive geophysical diagnostics like ultrasonic tests and electrical resistivity.
Conducted complementary petrographic analyses of building stone materials.
Created high-precision models of artifacts from the Basilica of San Saturnino.
Identified areas of deterioration caused by wind, rain, and pollution.
Guided restoration efforts by understanding deterioration phenomena.

Casula et al. (2026) studied this question.

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