Fuzzy logic applied to the analysis of the heritage buildings' performance

Abstract

Maintenance strategies of heritage buildings are essential to control their progressive degradation over time. In this research, a fuzzy expert system considers a total of 17 variables directly related to vulnerability and risk characteristics. The case studies are a total of 20 religious buildings located in south Spain. Nearly 400 historical records were analyzed, covering information collected from the 13rd-14th to 21st century. This study intends to analyze the historical data recovered for managing accurate valuation of the input's model. The result of the model generates a ranking in terms of functional behavior regarding the priority of intervention from among the constructions analyzed over time. This information is extremely relevant to aid decision-making processes based on the protection of the cultural heritage, using the available historical records, thus learning from lessons of the past.