Diagnostic assessment of the conservation level in two Mexican religious buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries
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Pathological processes, heritage conservation, religious architecture, stone masonry, diagnostic evaluation, historic buildingsAbstract
This study proposes a diagnostic assessment method to determine the conservation level of historic religious architecture. The method was applied to the churches of Jesús Nazareno (18th century) and San Miguel Arcángel (19th century), located in Jesús María, Aguascalientes, Mexico. The methodology consisted of the systematic identification and classification of pathological processes affecting stone masonry walls through eight key deterioration factors. Based on these factors, a weighted assessment scale was developed to calculate the current conservation index and classify the condition of each wall. The results revealed variations in conservation levels primarily associated with hydrological dynamics and moisture-related deterioration processes. The proposed method constitutes a useful methodological tool for the diagnosis and planning of conservation interventions in buildings with similar constructive and historical characteristics.
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