Description
Book SynopsisThis textbook provides a general introduction to the most important nondestructive testing (NDT) exploration methods for cultural heritage sites. It and highlights the application of NDT exploration methods to archaeology and monumental property. The ability to gauge the extent of an archaeological deposit or the state of preservation of artefacts without resorting to destructive actions is extremely useful in identifying unknown or potential artefacts, and can help to understand and approach a given site in a more targeted manner, both for excavation and restoration operations. This book describes the main physical principles, campaign procedures, and processing and interpretation techniques of NDT, while also introducing a new technique and algorithm for data acquisition and processing. A large section of the book is devoted to actual on-site applications, and focuses on significant historical-archaeological sites in Italy and Turkey.
The book offers an essential reference guide for students and scientists in archaeology, geophysics, architecture, and the engineering disciplines, as well as specialists.
Table of ContentsPreface
Introduction
Part I: Nondestructive Testing Technologies for Cultural Heritage: An Overview1. NDT Methods in Cultural Built Heritage and Archaeology2. NDT Data Processing Enhancement3. NDT Data Interpretation
Part II: The NDT Instrumentation1. State of the Art2. NDT Instruments Enhancement3. Acquisition Algorithm Enhancement4. Field Data Acquisition Enhancement
Part III: Site Application: The Archaeological Site of Pompeii (Italy)1. Site History2. The Hydrogeology and Geology (3D Model)3. Site Natural Hazards4. NDT Surveys
Part IV: Site Application: The Roman Bath at Sagalassos (Turkey)1. Site History2. The Hydrogeology and Geology (3D Model)3. Site Natural Hazards4. NDT Surveys
Part V: Discussion and Conclusion
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