A scoping review of non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques in building performance diagnostic inspections

El Masri, Yasser; Rakha, Tarek

doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.120542

Title: A scoping review of non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques in building performance diagnostic inspections

Journal Article · Fri Sep 25 00:00:00 EDT 2020 · Construction and Building Materials

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.120542· OSTI ID:1848860

El Masri, Yasser ^[1]; Rakha, Tarek ^[1]

Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA (United States). School of Architecture

Understanding building envelope thermodynamics is an essential foundation of building sciences, mainly due to the envelope’s role as a boundary layer for exterior environments, as well as a container and regulator of internal microclimates. This paper presents a scoping literature review of select Non-destructive Testing (NDT) techniques for building envelope scanning and surveying for thermodynamic diagnostics. The investigation focuses specifically on reviewing six NDT techniques: Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR)/Laser Scanning, Thermography, Ultrasound, Close-Range Photogrammetry and Through Wall Imaging Radar (TWIR). The aim is to identify knowledge gaps in terms of their use in accurately characterizing envelope compositions for further integration in Building Energy Modeling (BEM). Each technique was evaluated according to set categories imbibed from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineering (ASHRAE) Standard 211P that showcase the technique’s ability to extract various relevant information. A framework is then developed to inform users on how to use hybrid NDT-based workflows applied in building envelope energy audits. The study concludes by discussing possibilities of utilizing NDT in large-scale audit automation, BEM integration, and developing built environment policies focusing on increasing existing building performance through retrofitting design.

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Research Organization:: Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)

Grant/Contract Number:: EE0008680

OSTI ID:: 1848860

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 1778424

Journal Information:: Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 265, Issue C; ISSN 0950-0618

Publisher:: ElsevierCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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