Historic roof behaviour read across centuries.

The south-west wing was studied as a layered construction record shaped by alteration, ageing and accumulated deformation.

Role

Junior Researcher

Location

Prague, Czech Republic

Structure

Historic timber roof system

Methods

Structural stratigraphy · NDT · Advanced numerical modelling

Sequence and connection define the present structure.

Structural stratigraphy linked construction phases and observed geometry to the roof's current load-bearing behaviour.

Non-destructive evidence located deterioration.

Targeted tools and dendrochronological evidence distinguished material damage from long-term deformation.

Models tested causes, not only symptoms.

Advanced numerical studies investigated deterioration mechanisms and supported minimally invasive conservation decisions.