Inspection and diagnosis system of ETICS on walls

This paper describes an expert knowledge-based system for ETICS (External Thermal Insulation Composite System) on walls, which enables facilitating and standardising inspection, diagnosis and repair of ETICS. The system includes specific tools that provide information to aid in the analysis of degraded ETICS and lead to the preparation of solid and reliable reports. of anomalies, their related causes, auxiliary tests to be performed in situ and repair techniques applicable to ETICS systems are listed and classified. The relation between these parametres is expressed through correlation matrices, validated and adjusted through data obtained from inspections carried out on a sample of 146 façades with ETICS cladding. levant descriptive information is gathered in individual files for every anomaly, plus diagnosis-aiding method, and maintenance and repair techniques. onal statistical analysis was performed, leading to conclusions on the most sensitive aspects of this system.