"The detailed structural analysis performed by Santahara was decisive for saving the medieval church. Their scientific methodology precisely identified the weak points in the stone masonry, which we, the restorers, could not detect visually."
The project targeted the Fortified Church of Saschiz, a 15th-century construction, which exhibited structural cracks starting from the bell tower. Previous repair interventions lacked a proper technical foundation.
Based on the data provided by Santahara, our team was able to design a targeted geotechnical consolidation system, avoiding unnecessary invasive interventions and saving over 30% of the initially allocated budget.
Project completed in November 2023. For details about our archaeometry services, visit the main page or contact us.
Expert in Structural Archaeometry
Specialized in analyzing the mechanical properties of historical materials and developing non-invasive consolidation solutions for vulnerable structures.
Over 15 years of experience in applied research projects, collaborating with national and international heritage institutes.
Our intervention focused on the advanced diagnosis of cracks that appeared in the enclosure masonry of the complex, using high-precision 3D laser scanning and sonic tests to map the porosity and depth of the degradation.
"The obtained data highlighted a variation of up to 40% in the compressive strength of the stone between the exposed northern areas and the protected ones, requiring a differentiated approach to consolidation."
We implemented a continuous monitoring system with piezometric sensors to track the stabilization of the structure after the consolidation intervention with nano-silicates, with the results presented in a comprehensive technical report.