The task of the foundation is to transfer the weight of the building and all loads acting on the building onto the ground (the burden of people, equipment, snow and wind loads etc. ) For this reason – beyond the geotechnical opinion … read on

Specifying the technical value of a building is a very important factor in the process of searching for effective conservation measures.. It is not only about determining the characteristics of the changes, that occurred in the structural organism, but also Fr. … read on

Mycological tests – In historic buildings exposed to the destructive effects of fungi, mold etc. organisms should be carried out thorough mycological studies. This is a special field of knowledge, therefore research … read on

Chemical testing of masonry materials, and sometimes soil and subcutaneous or groundwater, are an important part of the scientific and technical identification of the causes of damage. As a rule, chemical and petrographic research should complement the scientific documentation, especially … read on

The analysis of the technical condition of the endangered brick object is preceded by a detailed study of scratches and deformations. Usually, this activity boils down to measuring and observing scratches and deformations and marking them on the drawings or … read on

Proper selection of sheets and fasteners

As a result of attaching the folded sheet to the shelves of purlins or transoms, its thermal expansion from sunlight causes the occurrence of very high shear forces of fasteners. This shear is the greatest … read on

Historic buildings and structures, located in large cities or near highly developed industrial centers or within the immediate reach of the marine climate, are exposed to the slow action of corrosive processes as a result … read on

Almost all masonry materials and structures are sensitive to climate change. Temperature fluctuations, Humidity, precipitation and wind cause different effects.

Brick structures exposed to strong solar radiation … read on

In many cases, various specific problems occur during the maintenance of the facility, requiring individual treatment. Hence, in works related to the protection of monuments, there is a need to use various branches of science and technology.

Do … read on