The Mecamat research group, led by Professor Toni Suriñach, has recently installed crack-movement sensors on the apse and the bell tower of the Romanesque church of Sant Feliu de Barruera, one of the most remarkable monuments included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Vall de Boí.

This project, funded by the Consorci del Patrimoni Mundial de la Vall de Boí (World Heritage Consortium of the Vall de Boí), aims to monitor the structural stability of the church and detect possible movements or deformations that may affect its conservation.

The sensors will enable continuous and accurate data collection, allowing researchers to track the evolution of cracks over time and support preventive maintenance and restoration planning.

Through this initiative, Mecamat strengthens its commitment to applied research for cultural heritage preservation, combining technology, science, and heritage protection to safeguard historical monuments.