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The second set of results corresponds to the experiments designed to survey the desaturation of the materials via electric and infrared imaging methods as well as by gravimetric measurements.

After data treatment the results are presented in the form of curves representing the evolution of electrical resistivity (deduced from the non-invasive electrodes) and temperature variation according to saturation, figure 5.

Figure 5: Thermal and electrical results of the desaturation experience showing the different zones related with each step of the desaturation process.

The results show that the saturation interval for which the IR and electric imaging method provides usable information is between 20 and 50 % and between 35 and 90 % respectively.

The interpretation of the results helps to define the phenomenological model of desaturation.

The results allow to identify six main steps corresponding to the desaturation dynamics model presented in the figure 5. The steps of the model correspond to the different zones reported in the figure.

ZONE 1: During this stage, there is a drastic temperature drop of the sample. This is due to the evaporation of the water covering the surface of the sample.

ZONE 2: During this stage, no significant temperature variation on the sample surface is detected. But in the same way, the water losses are detected by the electrical resistivity measurement. The water content decreasing (calculated from the mass measurement) is logically observed by the electrical resistivity increase. During this stage, the two used methods show the water redistribution in the volume probably through a stable hydrous transfer at the surface of the sample induced by the thermal equilibrium at the surface.

ZONE 3: During this stage, temperature and electrical resistivity increase quickly. This is due to the removal of the waterfront inwards of the sample and the gradual loss of the water volume.

ZONE 4: During this stage, only the temperature measurements seems to be able to characterize the sample saturation. A limit electrical resistivity is reached during the stage. This behavior is probably induced by the loss of electrical continuity in the volume (distribution of water in the form of clusters).

ZONE 5: Due to the gradual evaporation of the water from the unconnected clusters, a constant temperature is reached during this stage too.

ZONE 6: The sample is dry and as consequence non relevant signal is detected for both methods.

The results for the thermal response of the dynamic desaturation experiment allow us to analyze the validity of the calibration of IR responses based on the saturation calculated in a static frame.

In addition these results show that the combination of electric resistivity and IR imaging technics presents some advantages compared to others NDT as NMR or EFD (also known as Susi-R) that could be found in the literature (EN 16682, 2017, V. Di 256Tullio et al., 2010). The advantages and drawbacks of each method are presented in the table 2.

Table 2: Advantages and drawbacks of common NDT (EN 16682, 2017).

Indeed, due to the characteristics of the IR imaging method concerning its portability and ease of use as well as the quick diagnosis at metric scale, combined to the volumetric measures capabilities of the electric imaging method, the combination of those two imaging technics makes a highly appropriate and powerful proceeding for water content characterization on stone building materials.

The complementarity of the infrared thermography and electrical imaging methods is highlighted by showing the different relevant saturation ranges of both methods. This allows to establish the basis to the creation of a protocol which can be used to monitor the effects of changes of water content in the porous media. Illustration is given in the paper with limestones building material.

Calibration procedures are developed, and tests are carried out to highlight the degree of saturation by mean of electrical and IR thermography imaging. The identification of the material properties (like petrophysical properties) can be used to describe phenomenological patterns affecting the in-situ structure. Nevertheless, such point of view must be completed to highlight accurately the water content and its evolution to better understand the damages and evolution of the historical monuments.

The two combined methods seem to be well adapted to characterize the water transfer in the structures and for a better accuracy of the proposed diagnosis, the conclusions coming from another calibration scenario will be added.

Such a combination of NDT is very promising regarding other generally used methods.

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