Non-destructive characterization of ancient clay brick walls by indirect ultrasonic measurements

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2018

Authors

Esequiel Mesquita (Author) Other; Rachel Martini (Author) Other; André Alves (Author) Other; Paulo Antunes (Author) Other; Humberto Varum (Author) FEUP

Journal

The Journal is awaiting validation by the Administrative Services.

Title: JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING

Vol. 19

Pages: 172-180

ISSN: 2352-7102

Publisher: Elsevier

Indexing

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INSPEC

Scientific classification

CORDIS: Technological sciences > Engineering > Civil engineering > Structural engineering

FOS: Engineering and technology > Civil engineering

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00P-02J

DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2018.05.011

Abstract (EN): In this work, ultrasonic tests were carried out on the external walls of the Nossa Senhora do Rosario dos Pretos Church, an ancient masonry structure from the 18th century placed at Aracati, Brasil. The main aim of this research was to characterize the ultrasonic velocities of the external walls of the church, in view of further maintenance measures, as well to collect quantitative data on the state of conservation of the church. Fort that purpose, a methodology based on indirect ultrasonic measurements was developed and is presented in this paper. The results show that ultrasonic tests can be applied for characterizing wall homogeneity, offering useful information for control of maintenance or retrofitting measures.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 9