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Application of Information Technology for the Preservation of Architectural Monuments

N Shalobyta; T Shalobyta; Ž Cuckič; V Cuckič; Karel Pavelka

Proceedings
EUROCK 2026
Pages
1293-1301
Submitted
10 July 2026
Accepted
15 June 2026
Published
12 August 2026

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Abstract

The preservation of historical and cultural heritage sites is a pressing issue both in global practice and in the Republic of Belarus. Typically, it involves the collection, analysis, and processing of historical data, technical condition surveys, as well as planning and execution of repairs, conservation, and restoration. However, the most effective approach is to complement classical methodologies with information modeling technologies, including laser scanning to obtain a point cloud that accurately reflects the complex geometry of a structure, and enabling the creation of a unified source of information about the object throughout its entire life cycle based on a digital information model. Using detailed examples of several architectural monuments, including those in Belarus, the authors present the results of their technical assessment employing information technologies. The obtained results can be used to create a digital repository of historical and cultural heritage sites for the purpose of effective management and preservation for future generations.

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  1. N Shalobyta Brest State Technical University, Brest, Republic of Belarus
  2. T Shalobyta Brest State Technical University, Brest, Republic of Belarus
  3. Ž Cuckič Dadge International LTD Company Serbia and European Union
  4. V Cuckič Dadge International LTD Company Serbia and European Union
  5. Karel Pavelka Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Czech Republic ORCID 0000-0003-2743-6296

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