Abstract:
This paper presents a case study of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) application for multidisciplinary diagnostic of timber floor of Ajuda National Palace (ANP), which was the official royal house in the second half of the 19th century. Several inspection and diagnostic techniques were used in order to detect a possible termite infestation of the wood of floors and walls. The results obtained confirmed the potential of using GPR, thermography and a multidisciplinary approach to characterising and diagnosing heritage structures. Main results and recommendations are presented herein.