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EVALUATION OF NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING METHODS FOR DETECTING VARIOUS DETERIORATION TYPES IN HERITAGE STRUCTURES

Tarihi Yapılarda Farklı Bozulma Türlerinin Tahribatsız Test Yöntemleri ile Tespit Edilebilirliğinin Değerlendirilmesi

Vedat Elbir(The University of Messina)0009-0006-7186-0018
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1–39
Publication Date
2026-07-31
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The results aim to provide a structured basis for selecting appropriate NDT techniques, thereby optimizing accuracy, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in the conservation and rehabilitation of heritage architecture.

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Objective & Hypothesis:This study provides a critical examination of non-destructive testing (NDT) methods applied in the restoration of historic buildings.
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Key Findings & Data:Many NDT techniques reported in the literature have been developed for use not only in heritage structures but also in industrial contexts, which can pose practical challenges in conservation practice.
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⚙️Variables:Tahribatsız test · Bozulma türleri · Restorasyon

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This study provides a critical examination of non-destructive testing (NDT) methods applied in the restoration of historic buildings. Many NDT techniques reported in the literature have been developed for use not only in heritage structures but also in industrial contexts, which can pose practical challenges in conservation practice. Key limitations include the logistical difficulties of transporting and deploying testing equipment, cost considerations, and the inability of certain methods to evaluate large sections of a structure simultaneously. In addition, each NDT method exhibits sensitivity to specific types of material deterioration, which may limit its effectiveness and efficiency in restoration processes. Within this framework, the study systematically reviews the types of deterioration commonly observed in historic constructions and compiles the corresponding NDT methodologies documented in scholarly literature. A comparative analysis is conducted to assess the capabilities, advantages, and limitations of each method in detecting various forms of structural and material degradation. The results aim to provide a structured basis for selecting appropriate NDT techniques, thereby optimizing accuracy, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in the conservation and rehabilitation of heritage architecture.

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Bu çalışma, tarihi yapıların restorasyon süreçlerinde kullanılan tahribatsız test (TT) yöntemlerini eleştirel bir perspektifle incelemektedir. Literatürde yer alan birçok TT yöntemi, yalnızca tarihi yapılarda değil, aynı zamanda endüstriyel uygulamalarda da kullanılmak üzere geliştirilmiş olup, bu durum koruma uygulamalarında çeşitli pratik zorluklar ortaya çıkarmaktadır. Başlıca sınırlamalar arasında test cihazlarının taşınması ve uygulanmasının lojistik zorlukları, maliyet unsurları ve bazı yöntemlerin yapının geniş bölümlerini aynı anda değerlendirememesi yer almaktadır. Ayrıca, her TT yöntemi belirli bozulma türlerine karşı duyarlılık göstermekte olup, restorasyon süreçlerinde etkinlik ve verimlilik açısından sınırlayıcı olabilmektedir. Bu bağlamda, çalışma kapsamında tarihi yapılarda sık karşılaşılan bozulma türleri sistematik olarak derlenmiş ve ilgili TT yöntemleri literatür ışığında bir araya getirilmiştir. Yöntemlerin farklı bozulma mekanizmalarını tespit etme kapasiteleri, avantajları ve sınırlılıkları karşılaştırmalı olarak değerlendirilmiştir. Elde edilen bulgular, tarihi yapıların korunması ve restorasyonu sırasında doğruluk, operasyonel verimlilik ve maliyet etkinliğini optimize edecek uygun TT yöntemlerinin seçimine rehberlik etmeyi amaçlamaktadır.

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Elbir, V. (2026). EVALUATION OF NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING METHODS FOR DETECTING VARIOUS DETERIORATION TYPES IN HERITAGE STRUCTURES. Akdeniz University Journal of the Faculty of Architecture, Cilt: 5 Sayı: 1, 1–39. https://ajindex.com/articles/1607633

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