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![TAN 17 - Bracken and Archaeology](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/4a36361c-b19a-4a5b-a47c-a5c200fc8eca/TAN%2017%20-%20Bracken%20and%20Archaeology.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
TAN 17 - Bracken and Archaeology
A statement on understanding bracken and its interaction with archaeological monuments and sites.
![TAN 23 - Non-destructive Investigation of Standing Structures](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/f8f44bb0-06f5-4f8d-8a23-a5c2010ba8bd/TAN%2023%20-%20Non-Destructive%20Investigation%20of%20Standing%20Structures.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
TAN 23 - Non-destructive Investigation of Standing Structures
Information on investigating and recording historic monuments.
![TAN 27 - Development and Archaeology in Historic Towns and Cities](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/720044ab-b94f-476b-9beb-a5c3009d55bb/TAN%2027%20-%20Development%20and%20Archaeology%20in%20Historic%20Towns%20and%20Cities.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
TAN 27 - Archaeology in Historic Towns
Practical advice on archaeological issues when developing a site in a historic town or city.
![TAN 29 - Corrugated Iron and Other Ferrous Metal Cladding](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/2dade60b-1f96-4dbf-938e-a5c3009e8469/TAN%2029%20-%20Corrugated%20Iron%20and%20Other%20Ferrous%20Metal%20Cladding.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
TAN 29 - Corrugated Iron and Other Ferrous Metal Cladding
An outline of ferrous metal cladding in Scotland, with discussion of guidance, documentation and conservation techniques.
Technical Paper 33: Masonry Pointing and Joint Finishing
This paper is a survey and discussion as well as gazetteer of different styles of pointing and joint finishing found in Scotland.
Technical Paper 34
Energy consumption and behaviour profiles for eight traditionally built dwellings
This paper gives an insight into the energy consumption and occupier comfort and behaviour for eight traditionally build dwellings in Edinburgh and surroundings.
Technical Paper 35: Moisture Measurement in the Historic Environment
.This paper gives an overview of different methods for moisture measurement in historic structures.
Technical Paper 37: Hygrothermal Properties of Scottish Masonry Materials
This paper outlines the results of research around the hygrothermal properties of Scottish masonry materials for use in modelling software such as WUFI.
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Technical Paper 38
Digital documentation, computer vision and machine learning for masonry surveying and maintenance
A paper exploring innovative 3D surveying techniques and data processing solutions for the monitoring and maintenance of masonry walls, with the aim of introducing techniques which can improve efficiencies in inspection and maintenance approaches.