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Evaluating rapid data acquisition methods for structural analysis of a church at risk from climate change induced subsidence

Prizeman, Oriel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4835-9824, Sharifi, Shahram, Dai, Yichang and Balzano, Brunella ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7868-8835 2025. Evaluating rapid data acquisition methods for structural analysis of a church at risk from climate change induced subsidence. Presented at: CIPA 2025 SEOUL, Seoul, South Korea, 25-29 August 2025. The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences. , vol.XLVIII (9) pp. 1205-1212. 10.5194/isprs-archives-XLVIII-M-9-2025-1205-2025

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Abstract

The cost and time required for adequate data capture for structural analysis can be prohibitive and yet the advent of climate change induced impacts suggest demand will increase. Subsidence cases in the UK are rising, with climate change increasing risks, particularly in areas with shrinkable ground such as London clay. Heritage sites are especially vulnerable, and a lack of precedent for their three-dimensional digital structural analysis slows the development of conservation measures. This project focuses on a red brick Gothic Revival church; St John the Evangelist, in Upper Norwood, London, a Grade II* Listed building on London clay, which is currently facing subsidence due to soil expansion and shrinkage. This project aims to test the readiness of rapid data acquisition techniques in support of structural analysis. Using 3d data derived from both static and kinematic terrestrial laser scanning as well as aerial photogrammetry, a physical-based model will be developed in collaboration with LUSAS which kindly supported this project allowing the use of their in-house software. The adequacy of the data capture methods will be compared in order to support analysis of the causes and extent of structural movement. The aim is to develop this as a pilot project to aid stakeholders in creating adaptation plans for future conservation in response to climate change. The project aims to promote using rapid mapping tools that could become more readily available through research infrastructure hubs.

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Date Type: Publication
Status: Published
Schools: Schools > Architecture
Schools > Engineering
Subjects: N Fine Arts > NA Architecture
T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
T Technology > TR Photography
Funders: UKRI EPSRC IAA Unravelling the next move: a case study of a prominent listed church subject to subsidence induced by climate change, UKRI RICHeS PERFFORM
Date of First Compliant Deposit: 21 October 2025
Date of Acceptance: 2 July 2025
Last Modified: 22 Oct 2025 10:00
URI: https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/181797

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