Limitations of embedded relative humidity (RH) microsensors in monitoring the moisture content of damp masonries

Juhasz, Valentin and Gasz, Miklos (2023) Limitations of embedded relative humidity (RH) microsensors in monitoring the moisture content of damp masonries. In: 2nd International Conference on Moisture in Buildings 2023 (ICMB23), 2023-07-03 - 2023-07-04, University College London. (https://doi.org/10.14293/icmb230001)

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Abstract

Accurately measuring the moisture content of damp masonries can be important for research and conservation purposes. Embedding relative humidity (RH) microsensors into the fabric of damp masonries represents an attractive moisture monitoring option due to the wide availability, low cost and accuracy of such sensors. This paper highlights some important limitations of these sensors in embedded undersurface applications which came to light during their prolonged use.