Abstract In the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, China, temperature and relative humidity (RH)
fluctuations are the main causes of the observed deterioration. In this paper, we …

A suitable hygrothermal environment is imperative for sustainably conserving movable and
immovable cultural heritage. This paper proposes a combined method for quantitatively …

The embedded hygrothermal environment of cultural heritages (solar radiation, temperature,
humidity, etc.) plays a significant role in their conservation and survival, especially in the …

The occurrence of rising damp in historical buildings results in material deterioration, energy
waste, water-related damage, uncomfortable indoor air, and mould growth. The rising …

The polychrome clay sculptures of the Buddha at Baosheng Temple in Suzhou, China are
important and famous cultural heritage with a history of more than 1000 years. Currently …

Cultural heritage sites are exposed to urban environmental phenomena and various forms
of deterioration that degrade their historical and cultural value. As an important element …

Understanding and predicting the microclimate of shallow caves is a key issue for the
conservation of parietal art. In order to determine the dominant mechanisms of heat transfer …

Abstract The Mogao Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site, draws numerous tourists each
year, yet the impact of their visitation and the cave accessibility on the cave's murals remains …

The present numerical study investigates the effect of a cavity located at shallow depth
below ground surface. The temperature field in the rock matrix surrounding the cave is …

Throughout history, there were many fine mural paintings concealed within ancient
buildings, hidden beneath layers of plaster, wall or other structure. In recent decades …