Infrared Thermography for Building Moisture Inspection

This book presents the state-of-the-art in infrared thermography (IRT) applications with a focus on moisture assessment in buildings. It also offers practical discussions of several case studies, including comparisons of IRT with other surface temperature measurement techniques. In closing, it demonstrates how IRT can be used to assess capillary absorption, and addresses moisture in walls due to wind-driven rain infiltrations, and the drying process.

The book equips readers with a deeper understanding of the ideal conditions for accurate IRT assessment and offers practical recommendations.

Autorentext

Eva Barreira is an Assistant Professor with the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Porto. She is the author of more than 150 papers for international conferences and journals in the fields of building physics, building diagnosis and construction technology. His main research interests are in heat and mass transfer, energy efficiency, thermal comfort, ventilation, indoor environmental quality, in situ testing, building pathology and rehabilitation.

Ricardo Almeida is an Assistant Professor with the Department of Civil Engineering at the Polytechnic Institute of Viseu. He is the author of more than 150 papers for international conferences and journals in the fields of building physics, construction technology and cultural heritage. His main research interests are in building diagnosis, energy efficiency, thermal comfort, ventilation, indoor environmental quality, in situ testing and building simulation.

Inhalt

Introduction.- Buildings and infrared thermography.- Case study 1 Measurement of surface temperature using different devices.- Case study 2 IRT versus moisture: laboratory tests on full-scale model.-Case study 3 IRT versus moisture: in situ tests on indoor environment.- Case study 4 IRT versus drying: in situ tests on outdoor environment.- Conclusions and recommendations.