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24. Uluslararası İstanbul Fen, Mühendislik, Mimarlık Ve Matematik Bilimlerinde Bilimsel Araştırmalar Kongresi, İstanbul, Turkey, 20 - 22 February 2026, vol.1, no.1, pp.832-840, (Full Text)
Historic masonry buildings possess a delicate equilibrium regarding
environmental factors, dictated by the specific material properties and construction
techniques of their era. Indoor climate parameters, namely temperature,
relative humidity, air velocity, and CO₂ concentration, act as primary triggers for
common structural pathologies such as salt crystallization, freeze-thaw cycles,
biological degradation, and progressive material loss. This study aims to
examine the correlation between these microclimatic variables and the resulting
structural damages in masonry fabrics, while evaluating the efficacy of
contemporary measurement techniques through a comprehensive literature review.
Unlike traditional instantaneous sampling methods, modern approaches involving
Internet of Things (IoT)-based wireless sensor networks, high-precision data
loggers, infrared thermography, and non-destructive hygrothermal analysis play
a pivotal role in monitoring structural health. This paper discusses the
non-destructive data collection capabilities of these technologies, their
advantages in long-term monitoring (longitudinal studies), and the seamless
integration of high-resolution data into structural and hygrothermal simulation
software. Ultimately, the study emphasizes the strategic importance of
real-time monitoring and digital twin applications for the sustainable
conservation of cultural heritage and the optimization of restoration
decision-making processes.