Ce projet a pour objectif d’étudier les phénomènes de corrosion de structures en fer enfouies dans un médium poreux et opaque sans dégagement préalable. Cette problématique intéresse autant l’ingénierie civil (structures en béton armé), que la gestion des déchets nucléaires...

This project focuses on developing controlled, safe and effective electrolytic treatments on heterogeneously tarnished historic silver objects, based on a precise knowledge of the variability of the original appearance of their surface...

Concevoir un dispositif informatique de suivi post-sinistre des objets, qui sera activé depuis le démarrage de l’évacuation des objets et documents jusqu’à leur retour après traitement.

Etude complète et conservation-restauration de la momie égyptienne de Ta-sherit-en-Imen, datée de la Troisième période intermédiaire (1069-664 avant JC), rapportée dans la ville de Brissago (Tessin).

This research, which follows the FLUIDS project, is focused on the conservation of botanical wet collections and includes a systematic study of plant collections in fluid.

As a follow-up of the project MICMAC, it focuses on innovative biological methods of extraction for the preservation of waterlogged wood suffering from salt precipitation and acidification.

Un projet d’étude et de conservation-restauration en collaboration avec le Musée d’art et d’Histoire de Neuchâtel (MAHN) qui a été mené par les étudiants de première année de master de la spécialité objets scientifiques, techniques et horlogers.

Conservation of gold-imitating varnishes applied to decorative bronzes from the19th century. Definition of associated cultural values and identification of ancient restorations

The consortium is composed of 18 Partner Institutions located all around Europe. HES-SO (HE-Arc CR) is partner for two early-stage researchers (phD Students) positions.

The problem of discoloration of plants preserved in fluid in botanical collections. This project will allow the UR-Arc CR to develop a research line on this kind of heritage and to elucidate the phenomenon of specimen’s discoloration.

By visually inspecting metal objects, conservation professionals propose a first diagnosis of degradation on the basis of their experience and consultation of specialized literature.

This project aims at developing a non-invasive diagnostic tool for the engines of historical vehicles conserved in museums and collections. This tool will help conservator-restorers to make a decision and implement the reactivation of engines stopped for long time

To trace the history of aluminium in architecture, to understand the processes of its patrimonialisation and to draw up an inventory of the presence and state of conservation of this material in France’s built heritage.

Développer des techniques simples, peu couteuses et portables et valider un protocole systématique en vue de l'identification et la caractérisation des vernis sur alliages de cuivre

Heritage metals are developing corrosion forms that are not always well documented due to the lack of existing corrosion models.

To achieve fast and efficient analysis employing low-cost devices

développer et valider un protocole de mesure d'épaisseur des vernis sur alliage de cuivre avec un outil portable et non-invasif (sonde à courants de Foucault)

Inventory of the main aluminium alloys found on objects from a selection of Swiss public collections (Swiss National Museum, Museum of History of Lausanne) and non-invasive examination of representative artefacts (identification and characterization of their corrosion forms)