Long-term monitoring of the Sedlec Ossuary – Analysis of hygrothermal conditions

The Sedlec Ossuary is one of the twelve UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Czech Republic. Although the ossuary is listed among the most visited Czech tourist attractions, its technical state is almost critical and a radical renovation is necessary. On this account, hygrothermal performance of the o...

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Main Authors: Pavlík, Zbyšek, Balík, Lukáš, Maděra, Jiří, Černý, Robert
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Design optimization
Historic sites
Relative humidity
Temperature profiles
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Summary:The Sedlec Ossuary is one of the twelve UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Czech Republic. Although the ossuary is listed among the most visited Czech tourist attractions, its technical state is almost critical and a radical renovation is necessary. On this account, hygrothermal performance of the ossuary is experimentally researched in the presented paper in order to get information on moisture sources and to get necessary data for optimized design of renovation treatments and reconstruction solutions that will allow preserve the historical significance of this attractive heritage site. Within the performed experimental analysis, the interior and exterior climatic conditions are monitored over an almost three year period together with relative humidity and temperature profiles measured in the most damage parts of the ossuary chapel. On the basis of measured data, the long-term hygrothermal state of the ossuary building is accessed and the periods of possible surface condensation are identified.
ISSN:0094-243X
1551-7616
DOI:10.1063/1.4955252