Uso do HBIM para mapeamento de danos de edificações históricas

Abstract

This dissertation presents and discusses the proposition of an optimized workflow for damage mapping through methods and techniques applied to Heritage Building Information Modeling (HBIM). The research evaluates the potential and limitations of this approach compared to traditional methods, which predominantly rely on CAD drawing editors (two-dimensional resources). The methodology was structured into three stages: literature review, preliminary experiments, and a case study. An analysis of the literature on concepts and processes related to damage mapping was carried out, followed by a systematic review aimed at identifying and classifying methods and tools used in the documentation of damage in historic buildings through HBIM. Practical tests were conducted using Edificius and Archicad software, exploring their capabilities in geometric representation, semantic enrichment, and visualization of damage on complex surfaces. Based on the knowledge acquired, the method was applied in the case study of the Church of Senhora Sant’Ana in Rio de Contas (Bahia, Brazil), developing an HBIM model from data acquisition via photogrammetry to damage mapping of the main façade. The results indicate that HBIM offers several advantages for damage mapping, integrating geometric and descriptive data into a unified database, thus expanding the possibilities for analysis, interpretation, and information management in conservation and restoration processes. Despite some limitations in modeling complex surfaces, HBIM showed significant progress compared to traditional methods, especially in terms of data storage, accessibility, and sharing. As a contribution, this study proposes a systematized workflow for damage mapping, highlighting its potential and pointing toward future applications in preservation projects.