Abstract

TAKEDA, O. T.  and  MAZER, W.. Potential of thermographic analysis to evaluate pathological manifestations in façade cladding systems. Rev. ALCONPAT [online]. 2018, vol.8, n.1, pp.38-50.  Epub June 26, 2020. ISSN 2007-6835.  https://doi.org/10.21041/ra.v8i1.181.

The present article discusses the potential of thermographic analysis in the evaluation of pathological manifestations in building façades. Its use may assist the identification and diagnosis of pathologies by reducing time and cost of these activities. For the application of this technique, the thermal sensor was calibrated, and the tests were performed in two distinct periods of solar incidence. The obtained results from this study demonstrate that the application of the thermographic analysis enables the identification and measurement of hidden pathological manifestations in façade cladding systems, including hard to reach sites, complementing the results of visual inspections and reducing its subjectivity.

Keywords : durability; façade; thermographic analysis; nondestructive testing; pathological manifestations.