Three-dimensional laser scanning offers advantages for the recording and mapping of our built environment without entering in contact with the fabric and surfaces of objects. This is in particular interesting to fields where capturing the three-dimensional shape is of paramount importance, such as the industry, heritage and environment prediction. This paper presents one of three case studies carried out in the ‘3DRISKMAPPING’ ("3DRISKMAPPING," 2008) framework, explaining the use of 3D laser scanning for structural assessments in restoration projects. It gives a critical appraisal of the process used in the preliminary research phase: gathering the point-clouds, 3D-modelling, structural analysis calculating thrust lines and the consolidation requirements that are obtained. The focus is on the added value of the methodology, its applicability, cost-effectiveness, overall advantages and drawbacks.
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