Surveys for Heritage

New course

Level of qualification: Master

ECTS credits: 5

Responsible partner: 
Kazan State University of Architecture and Engineering (KSUAE), Russia

Course overview / general description: Data collection including traditional techniques, laser-scanning and photogrammetry. Compilation of all available sources of information relevant to the monument, ensemble or site being studied. Interdisciplinary comprehensive research of heritage sites using natural science methods, including non-destructive techniques. A general methodology for survey and analysis. Documentation of historical structures. Analysis and Presentation of Case studies.Technological studies (laboratory and in situ): load tests, radiocarbon analysis, dendrochronology, xylotomous analysis, microscopy, microbiological analysis, X-ray fluorescence analysis, isotope analysis, chemical analysis, thermal imaging. Diagnostics of the soils for foundations, bearing and enclosing structures; including stone, brick, wood, steel, reinforced concrete and other structures. Modal testing of historical structures. Structural assessment. Engineering and geodetic monitoring of historical structures; monitoring of structural deformations, monitoring of temperature and humidity conditions, monitoring of the environment, groundwater level; cyclic effects constant monitoring in remote access. Experimental studies of traditional construction technologies.