Infrared Thermography for Building Moisture Inspection

• Main Authors: Barreira, Eva (Author, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Almeida, Ricardo M.S.F (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2019.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2019.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology,
• Subjects: Building repair.; Buildings-Repair and reconstruction.; Building materials.; Thermodynamics.; Heat engineering.; Heat transfer.; Mass transfer.; Physical measurements.; Measurement .; Building Repair and Maintenance.; Building Materials.; Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer.; Measurement Science and Instrumentation.
• Physical Description: IX, 62 p. 58 illus., 45 illus. in color. online resource.
• ISBN: 9783319753867
• ISSN: 2191-530X
• DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-75386-7

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.