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Vol.16(3) (2025) |
Civil Engineering Aspects of Thailand's Historical Park Monuments
Sarawut Sapmakmee, Phakin Kwannak, Methasit Khongin, Cheng Long Liang, and Gui Gu Ye (Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok, Uthenthawai Campus, Bangkok, THAILAND).
Discipline: Civil Engineering & Technology, Conservation and Sustainability Engineering.
doi: 10.14456/ITJEMAST.2025.14
Keywords: UNESCO World Heritage Site; Masonry structures; Hydraulic City; Prang; Digital Preservation; Masonry structure; Chedi; Stupa; Digital Twin; Ancient mortar; Cultural heritage; LiDAR; Sustainable conservation; 3D point cloud; Ancient mortar.
AbstractThis review highlights the important part that civil engineering plays in keeping and understanding Thailand's historical park monuments, especially the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ayutthaya. Ancient Thai builders had skills in materials science, using lime mortar and clay brick masonry. Also, hydraulic engineering was applied for water management systems in Sukhothai. In Ayutthaya encounters three problems. The first is the geotechnical instability from soft alluvial soil. The second is related to the deterioration of old masonry structures. The third involves the high risk of flooding. Thus, modern engineering employs advanced geomatics technologies such as LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), together with the 3D point cloud data. The observed data is for creating precise geometric documentation, assessment and preservation. It can also monitor structural changes over time (like tilt and settlement). Further, the data provides accurate data for advanced Finite Element Method (FEM) structural analysis. This ensures informed and sustainable conservation strategies.Paper ID: 16A3A
Cite this article:
Sapmakmee, S., Phakin Kwannak, P., Khongin, M., Liang, C.C., and Ye, G.G. (2025). Civil Engineering Aspects of Thailand's Historical Park Monuments. International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies, 16(3), 16A3A, 1-11. http://doi.org/10.14456/ITJEMAST.2025.15
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