Proceedings of the 9th International Congress on Deterioration and Conservation of Stone
Proceedings of the 9th International Congress on Deterioration and Conservation of Stone

Author: V. Fassina

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2000-06-13

Total Pages: 691

ISBN-13: 0080530338

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The conservation of historic monuments, sites and structures constitutes an inter-professional discipline co-ordinating a range of aesthetic historic, scientific and technical methods. Conservation is a rapidly developing field, which, by its true nature, is a multidisciplinary activity with experts respecting one another's contributions and combining to form an effective team. Conservation is an artistic activity aided by scientific and historical knowledge.Main topics at this Congress included: - the most appropriate methodology for the assessment of the degree of weathering of stone - development of new methods and instruments for the diagnosis of the state of conservation, for the study of alteration mechanisms and for conservation treatments. - the definition of Technical European Standard Methods for the evaluation of conservation treatments of artistic and historic stone objects and monuments.

Stone Conservation
Stone Conservation

Author: Clifford A. Price

Publisher: Getty Publications

Published: 2011-02-15

Total Pages: 175

ISBN-13: 1606060465

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First published in 1996, this volume has been substantially updated to reflect new research in the conservation of stone monuments, sculpture, and archaeological sites.

Building Stone Decay
Building Stone Decay

Author: European Geosciences Union. General Assembly

Publisher: Geological Society of London

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 9781862392182

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Stone buildings and monuments form the cultural centres of many of the world's urban areas. Frequently these areas are prone to high levels of atmospheric pollution that promote a variety of aggressive stone decay processes. Because of this, stone decay is now widely recognised as a severe threat to much of our cultural heritage. An interdisciplinary approach between geologists, environmental scientists, chemists, material scientists, civil engineers, restorers and architects aims to strengthen the knowledge base dealing with the causes, consequences, prevention and solution of stone decay problems.

Stone Decay
Stone Decay

Author: B.J. Smith

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-01-08

Total Pages: 319

ISBN-13: 1317742311

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This volume offers valuable insights into the nature of decay processes and the factors that control them. It presents several studies on the impact of pollution on stonework in urban environments. Important methodological contributions cover: the mapping of facades to explain rates of decay associated with conservation actions; the laboratory simulation of corrosion in polluted atmospheres; the quantification of colour change through a study of the artificial ageing of building stone. The effectiveness of stone treatments within the laboratory is also considered.

Stone Conservation: Principles and Practice
Stone Conservation: Principles and Practice

Author: Alison Henry

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-12-08

Total Pages: 334

ISBN-13: 1317742664

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Winner of the RIBA Book Award, this important and timely publication brings together contributions from leading stone conservation practitioners. It discusses the philosophical principles on which stone conservation is founded and the need to understand the full history and development of a building before starting work. Other topics covered in this book include consolidation, cleaning, and the replacement of stone; conservation of different stone types, including limestone, sandstone, and marble; problems of dealing with polychrome stone; and finally, issues relating to church monuments and graveyards, taking account of the need for good maintenance and health and safety requirements. The book is illustrated with the authors' own examples of stone conservation in practice. Architects, surveyors and craftsmen involved in the conservation of stone structures will find this both a practical and useful reference work.

Biodeterioration of Stone in Tropical Environments
Biodeterioration of Stone in Tropical Environments

Author: Rakesh Kumar

Publisher: Getty Publications

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780892365500

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This series includes monographs, research results, and state-of-the-art reviews of conservation literature by Institute staff and others.Discusses the types and causes of stone biodeterioration in hot and humid climates, preventive and remedial methods, selection of chemical treatments, status of current research, and areas for further investigation.

Molecular Biology and Cultural Heritage
Molecular Biology and Cultural Heritage

Author: C. Saiz-Jimenez

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-11-22

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 1351430300

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This book contains forty reviewed papers delivered at the International Congress on Molecular Biology and Cultural Heritage held in Seville, March 2003. It is divided in four parts, the first one presents the state-of-the-art and reviews molecular techniques applied to the study of microbial communities colonizing monuments and cultural heritage assets. Part two covers specific molecular techniques used in biodetereoration studies, part three includes an updated overview on on-going biodetereoration European Commission projects, and part four presents selected biodetereoration case studies from all over the world.

Microorganisms in the Deterioration and Preservation of Cultural Heritage
Microorganisms in the Deterioration and Preservation of Cultural Heritage

Author: Edith Joseph

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-05-05

Total Pages: 367

ISBN-13: 3030694119

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This open access book offers a comprehensive overview of the role and potential of microorganisms in the degradation and preservation of cultural materials (e.g. stone, metals, graphic documents, textiles, paintings, glass, etc.). Microorganisms are a major cause of deterioration in cultural artefacts, both in the case of outdoor monuments and archaeological finds. This book covers the microorganisms involved in biodeterioration and control methods used to reduce their impact on cultural artefacts. Additionally, the reader will learn more about how microorganisms can be used for the preservation and protection of cultural artefacts through bio-based and eco-friendly materials. New avenues for developing methods and materials for the conservation of cultural artefacts are discussed, together with concrete advances in terms of sustainability, effectiveness and toxicity, making the book essential reading for anyone interested in microbiology and the preservation of cultural heritage.