The Role of Advanced Diagnostic Tools in Historic Building Conservation

Abstract

: Maintaining the architectural legacy of past generations and safeguarding cultural assets depend heavily on the maintenance of historic structures. Nevertheless, the complex and hidden problems that might jeopardize these buildings' integrity have frequently not been adequately addressed by the conventional techniques of evaluating and conserving these structures. The discipline of historic building restoration has seen a change with the introduction of new diagnostic methods including infrared thermography, ground-penetrating radar (GPR), 3D scanning, and non-destructive testing (NDT). With the use of these instruments, historic building condition assessments may be completed in a non-invasive and extremely accurate manner, giving conservationists more time and accuracy to recognize any issues and take appropriate action. This study examines the use, advantages, and drawbacks of these cutting-edge diagnostic instruments in the preservation of historic buildings. The study provides insights into potential future uses of these technologies in the field and shows how they have revolutionized conservation methods through an analysis of many case studies