Pulsed thermography applied to the study of cultural heritage

F Mercuri, N Orazi, S Paoloni, C Cicero, U Zammit - Applied Sciences, 2017 - mdpi.com
In this paper, an overview of the recent applications of pulsed infrared thermography is
presented. Pulsed infrared thermography, which provides stratigraphic information by …

Thermographic imaging in cultural heritage: a short review

V Dritsa, N Orazi, Y Yao, S Paoloni, M Koui, S Sfarra - Sensors, 2022 - mdpi.com
Over the recent period, there has been an increasing interest in the use of pulsed infrared
thermography (PT) for the non-destructive evaluation of Cultural Heritage (CH). Unlike other …

The use of pulse-compression thermography for detecting defects in paintings

S Laureti, S Sfarra, H Malekmohammadi… - Ndt & E …, 2018 - Elsevier
Interest in the conservation of paintings grows year by year. Their periodic inspection is
essential for their conservation over the time. Thermographic non-destructive inspection is …

Defect detection: An improved YOLOX network applied to a replica of “The Birth of Venus” by Botticelli

Z Zhang, H Zhang, J Hu, S Sfarra, M Mostacci… - Journal of Cultural …, 2023 - Elsevier
Early defects in artworks, which are unnoticeable by the naked eye, can evolve in severity if
left unattended; therefore, their timely and accurate detection is of vital importance. Infrared …

Quantitative infrared thermography to evaluate the humidification of lightweight concrete

E Barreira, RMSF Almeida, M L. Simões, D Rebelo - Sensors, 2020 - mdpi.com
Moisture is one of the major causes of problems in buildings, and it can compromise their
performance. Infrared thermography (IRT) is a non-destructive testing technology that can be …

Joint investigation with ground penetrating radar and infrared thermography as a diagnostic support for the restoration of two wall mosaics in the Church of St. Mary of …

R Martorana, P Capizzi - Heritage, 2022 - mdpi.com
The church of S. Mary of the Admiral in Palermo, known as “La Martorana” and very famous
for its Byzantine mosaics, has been a World Heritage site since 2015. The mosaic system of …

Wall mosaics: a review of on-site non-invasive methods, application challenges and new frontiers for their study and preservation

A Chaban, R Deiana, V Tornari - Journal of Imaging, 2020 - mdpi.com
This review concerns the challenges and perspectives of on-site non-invasive
measurements applied to wall mosaics. Wall mosaics, during the centuries, decorated …

Application of non-invasive active infrared thermography for delamination detection in fresco

J Williams, F Corvaro, J Vignola, D Turo… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
In the most common method of fresco painting, a unique integration of paint and plaster
allows for frescos to acquire great durability and permanence. As the plaster or layers of …

A numerical–thermal–thermographic NDT evaluation of an ancient marquetry integrated with X-ray and XRF surveys

R Shrestha, S Sfarra, S Ridolfi, G Gargiulo… - Journal of Thermal …, 2022 - Springer
Conservation of artworks is of paramount importance nowadays around the world. Clever
conservation by using non-destructive testing techniques is highly appreciated by restorers …

Simultaneous hygrothermal performance assessment of an air volume and surrounding highly hygroscopic walls

T Busser, M Pailha, A Piot, M Woloszyn - Building and Environment, 2019 - Elsevier
Heat and mass transfers are becoming increasingly important in the field of building physics.
They should be considered to predict building performance, especially for a wall containing …