Alternative method for minimally invasive determination of the wood fragility from cultural heritage assets

The main objective of the paper is to present an alternative, original method, as a minimally invasive technical solution, to determine the hardness of the damaged wood from the cultural heritage objects. For comparison, standard hardness determinations, Brinell and Janka methods are considered. The correlation of conventional hardness test results with the Brinell method, compared to the proposed MARK 10 test shows that less equivocal methods can be used for equally sensitive values. The minimal invasive measurement solution offers advantages in use and is a novelty with applications for the polychrome wood restoration. In order to determine the destructive level of several methods that determine the hardness of the wood, the different areas of the imprint left by the penetrator are compared: Janka hardness = 100 mm2, Brinell hardness to maximum 78 mm2, Mark 10 puncture being only 1.41 mm2. The general conclusion of the paper highlights the strengths of the researched alternative, experimented and presented by us in order to determine the level of degradation of the wooden supports of the art objects of cultural patrimony. This method brings improvements for diagnosing the degradation level of wood panels as well as to evaluate the effectiveness of the consolidation treatment.

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Significance of historical and cultural architectural heritage of Kaliningrad region

E3S Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/e3sconf/202129105016 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 291 ◽

pp. 05016

Author(s):

Yuri Yurievich Filippov

Keyword(s):

Cultural Heritage ◽

Cultural Resources ◽

Architectural Heritage ◽

Current State ◽

Actual Use ◽

Kaliningrad Region ◽

Cultural Heritage Objects ◽

The City

This article is dedicated to the current state and actual use of the unique historical and cultural architectural heritage of Kaliningrad region. A review of scientific works dealing with issues related to the consideration of the existence, ownership, preservation, operation, and perception of architectural objects in the city and region is given. The study gives a species characteristic of historical and cultural heritage objects in Kaliningrad region, makes their classification with specific examples, assesses their current state and current use. The article focuses on significance and determination of the value of preserved historical and cultural resources. The multifaceted value of the region’s unique historical and cultural heritage is examined and defined.

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Digitalization of customs control of cultural properties in international trad

10.33920/vne-04-2105-04 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 363-375

Author(s):

Kristina Aleksandrovna Voishcheva ◽

Aleksei Valerievich Bondarenko ◽

Larisa Sergeevna Pritchina ◽

Valentin Yur’evich Vakhrushev

Keyword(s):

International Trade ◽

Cultural Heritage ◽

Cultural Values ◽

Modern Society ◽

Cultural Property ◽

Art Business ◽

Art Objects ◽

Arms Trade ◽

Cultural Heritage Objects ◽

Customs Administration

The development of international trade and the growing influence of visual images on the consciousness of modern society have led to a steadily growing demand for art objects. However, the art market is a gold mine for professional thieves. Every month, more than a thousand works of art are stolen in the world. The criminal art business ranks third after drug trafficking and the arms trade. The level of detection of crimes related to the theft of art objects is still negligibly low (only 1.5 % of court cases end in favor of the owners), the amount of money is colossal (according to general estimates, the global value of stolen works is 3.7 billion pounds), and the interest of the internal authorities of different countries in training specialized search personnel is scanty. The relevance of the presented topic lies in the fact that the globalization of international trade in cultural values and the high corruption component require improving customs administration and improving the quality of customs activities. Today, innovative technologies are able to automate the process of control over cultural values, speed up and simplify the process of interaction between foreign trade participants and customs authorities, as well as ensure complete safety of transportation of cultural heritage objects. Objective: to develop proposals for improving customs control over the movement of cultural property, in particular, by creating an information interdepartmental system for monitoring the movement of cultural property using blockchain technologies and the Internet of Things, which can provide greater transparency in the movement of art objects. Object of research: ensuring customs control over the movement of cultural heritage objects. Subject of research: cutting-edge technologies as a means of improving the effectiveness of customs control over the movement of cultural property.

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An Analytical Method for the Determination of the Climatic Distance between Different Microclimates for the Conservation of Wooden Cultural Heritage Objects

Studies in Conservation ◽

10.1179/sic.2011.56.1.41 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 56 (1) ◽

pp. 41-57 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Paolo Dionisi-Vici ◽

Matteo De Vincenzi ◽

Luca Uzielli

Keyword(s):

Cultural Heritage ◽

Analytical Method ◽

Cultural Heritage Objects

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Development of a Methodology for Assessing the Technical Level of Cultural Heritage Objects in Construction

Civil Engineering Journal ◽

10.28991/cej-2021-03091680 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (4) ◽

pp. 662-675

Author(s):

Liubov Lisienkova ◽

Tatyana Shindina ◽

Tatiana Lisienkova

Keyword(s):

Real Estate ◽

Cultural Heritage ◽

Market Price ◽

Integrated Approach ◽

Assessment Process ◽

Comparative Approach ◽

Subjective Character ◽

Historical Heritage ◽

Cultural Heritage Objects

Cultural objects (building and construction) that are considered as the most valuable segment of real estate in terms of historical heritage usually evaluated only by monetary aspects. Not concreteness of the approaches to the determination of the historical heritage objects leads to the fact that its original value often remains unread, the assessment has subjective character, reflects the values of certain time frame and place. Therefore, for the purpose of determination of value of the historical heritage objects, there is need for the creation of the unified classification system of their assessment. Thus, this research is considered to be very relevant. The paper investigates intangible factors that affect the evaluation of cultural heritage objects in construction. In the work a system of value indicators, which take into account not only tangible indicators but also the intangible value of cultural heritage objects, has been developed. Developed indicators system makes it possible to evaluate the historical and cultural value of real estate objects quite objectively on the contrary to common methods which deal only with monetary aspects of market price of such objects. A methodology for a comprehensive evaluation of cultural heritage objects has been formed as well. This methodology is based on both the traditional comparative approach and the system of value indicators. As a result, suggested integrated approach has been proven to provide fair evaluation of both the tangible and intangible characteristics and improve the quality of cultural heritage objects assessment process. Doi: 10.28991/cej-2021-03091680 Full Text: PDF

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METHOD OF DETERMINATION OF CONSTRUCTION FOUNDATION BY ARCHIVAL AERIAL IMАGES FOR REHABILITATION OF HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE OBJECTS

Modern achievements of geodesic science and industry ◽

10.33841/1819-1339-2019-1-37-100-105 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol I (37) ◽

pp. 100-105

Author(s):

B. CHETVERIKOV ◽

Keyword(s):

Cultural Heritage ◽

Method Of Determination ◽

Cultural Heritage Objects

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Minimally Invasive Repair of Pectus Excavatum (MIRPE) - The Basel Experience

Swiss Surgery ◽

10.1024/1023-9332.9.6.289 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 9 (6) ◽

pp. 289-295 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

Haecker ◽

Bielek ◽

von Schweinitz

Keyword(s):

Minimally Invasive ◽

Pectus Excavatum ◽

Pulmonary Function Tests ◽

Preoperative Evaluation ◽

Skin Incision ◽

Original Method ◽

Restrictive Lung Disease ◽

Cardiac Compression ◽

Cardiac Evaluation ◽

Indications For Operation

Purpose: Minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE) was first reported in 1998 by D. Nuss. This technique has gained wide acceptance during the last 4-5 years. In the meantime, some modifications of the technique have been introduced by different authors. Our retrospective study reports our own experience over the last 36 months and modifications introduced due to a number of complications. Methods: From 3/2000 to 3/2003, 22 patients underwent MIRPE. Patients median age was 15.5 years (10.7 to 20.3 years). Standardised preoperative evaluation included 3D computerised tomography (CT) scan, pulmonary function tests, cardiac evaluation with electrocardiogram and echocardiography, and photo documentation. Indications for operation included at least two of the following: Haller CT index > 3.2, restrictive lung disease, cardiac compression, progression of the deformity and severe psychological alterations. Results: In 22 patients (2 girls, 20 boys) undergoing MIRPE procedure, a single bar was used in 21 patients and two bars in one boy. Lateral stabilisers were fixed with non resorbable sutures on both sides. Overall, postoperative complications occurred in six patients (27.3%). In two patients (9.1%) a redo-procedure was necessary due to bar displacement. An additional median skin incision was performed in two patients to elevate the sternum. Pneumothorax or hematothorax in two patients resulted in routine use of a chest tube on both sides. Long-term favourable results were noted in all patients. Conclusions: The MIRPE procedure is an effective method with elegant cosmetic results. Modifications of the original method help to decrease the complication rate and to accelerate acquirement of expertise.

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PROBLEMS OF CLASSIFICATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE OBJECTS

Sociopolitical sciences ◽

10.33693/2223-0092-2020-10-2-158-168 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 158-168

Author(s):

SVETLANA IVANOVA ◽

Keyword(s):

Cultural Heritage ◽

Cultural Values ◽

Research Work ◽

Cultural Property ◽

Cultural Inheritance ◽

Federal Laws ◽

Cultural Heritage Objects ◽

Cultural Monuments

The purpose of the research work is to analyze the norms of Federal laws, as well as the laws of the Russian Federation's constituent entities, devoted to the definitions and classification of the concepts “cultural heritage”, “historical and cultural monuments”, “cultural values”. Conclusions obtained in the course of the research: based on the study of current legislation, it is concluded that the definitions of “cultural values”, “cultural property”, “objects of cultural inheritance” contained in various normative legal acts differ in content. Based on the research, the author proposes the concept of “cultural values”.

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