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Scientific Coordinator
  • Cristina Tedeschi
Address
  • Piazza Leonardo da Vinci, 32 - Edificio 4 - Piano terra
Contacts
  • cristina.tedeschi@polimi.it

Laboratory for Diagnostics and Investigations on Built Materials

The laboratory addresses a wide range of topics related to the characterization and conservation of construction materials, with a particular focus on Cultural Heritage.

The main activities include:

  • Chemical-physical and mechanical characterization of construction materials: quality control testing in compliance with EN standards for natural and artificial stone materials, as well as with UNI standards for Cultural Heritage.
  • Assessment of the durability and compatibility of materials: analysis and accelerated aging tests to ensure the suitability of materials used in restoration interventions.
  • Testing and development of new materials: research and analysis in the field of construction materials, with particular attention to their compatibility and sustainability in the conservation of the built heritage.
  • Consolidation techniques in Cultural Heritage: study and development of advanced materials and methods for the structural and surface consolidation of historic buildings.
  • Non-destructive diagnostic investigations: examinations on historic buildings to assess their condition without compromising the integrity of the materials.
  • Semi-destructive diagnostic investigations: including sampling through coring and other techniques to obtain more detailed information on the materials and structures of the built environment.
  • Moisture measurements: monitoring of moisture conditions within buildings, essential for assessing environmental comfort and the durability of structures.
  • Survey of wall sections and stratigraphic investigations: analysis of the construction features of the wall elevation and studies of the size and distribution of materials in historic buildings.
  • Survey of deterioration and crack patterns: monitoring and mapping: assessment of the state of preservation and identification of deterioration and structural distress mechanisms in buildings.
  • Structural monitoring and measurement of geometric changes: according to the Technical Standards for Construction (NTC), to ensure the long-term stability of historic buildings.