High-Definition Survey of Architectural Heritage Fusing Multisensors—The Case of Beamless Hall at Linggu Temple in Nanjing, China

Following the development of digital measurement technology in recent years, the information contained in the measurement outcomes have become increasingly rich. However, the traditional graphical representation method based on vector graph needs to be updated. In this study, we use the Beamless Hall of Linggu Temple as an example. Measurements are conducted by using digital techniques, including three-dimensional (3D) laser scanning, close-range photogrammetry, and infrared thermal imaging. The pseudocolours that express spatial information and moisture distribution are calculated and generated through point clouds, which are used to express the land subsidence, wall deformation, moisture distribution, and other effects of the Beamless Hall. Furthermore, combining it with two-dimensional (2D) graphical representation, such as the plan, elevation, and section, damage-related information can be expressed intuitively and efficiently. This method can combine the advantages of graphics and images to provide a comprehensive and intuitive representation of the digital measurement results of brick architecture heritage. It can also provide a reference for surveying similar monuments and buildings of our architectural heritage.