Natural Stone, Weathering Phenomena, Conservation Strategies and Case Studies
Author: S. Siegesmund (ed.)
Publisher: Geological Society of London
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 474
ISBN-13: 9781862391239
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Author: S. Siegesmund (ed.)
Publisher: Geological Society of London
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 474
ISBN-13: 9781862391239
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Siegfried Siegesmund
Publisher:
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 448
ISBN-13: 9781862394537
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Richard Přikryl
Publisher: Geological Society of London
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9781862392915
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNatural stone is considered to be a versatile, durable and aesthetically pleasing building material. From the beginning of civilization, important structures and monuments have been built from, or based on, natural stone. Until the end of the nineteenth century, the use of local stone re-sources was mostly in balance with the local environment. Strict environ-mental legislation has resulted in the closing of many long-standing quar-ries in industrialized countries, which has led to a shortage of traditional stone varieties. This has caused problems for restoration practice. Cheap, imported stone from less industrialized countries has become more widely available in recent years. Some of the issues related to built stone conservation and restoration cov-ered by this volume are: the establishment of inventories of possible re-placement stones; understanding the decay mechanism and use of preven-tive conservation methods for slowing down decay processes; evaluation of the properties of natural stone; and assessing the risks of using replacement stones of different qualities.
Author: Clifford A. Price
Publisher: Getty Publications
Published: 2011-02-15
Total Pages: 175
ISBN-13: 1606060465
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFirst published in 1996, this volume has been substantially updated to reflect new research in the conservation of stone monuments, sculpture, and archaeological sites.
Author: European Geosciences Union. General Assembly
Publisher: Geological Society of London
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 352
ISBN-13: 9781862392182
DOWNLOAD EBOOKStone 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.
Author: Lucia Toniolo
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2014-10-16
Total Pages: 430
ISBN-13: 3319085336
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book provides a comprehensive, up-to-date overview on the most pressing issues in the conservation and management of archaeological, architectural, and urban landscapes. Multidisciplinary research is presented on a wide range of built heritage sites, from archaeological ruins and historic centers through to twentieth century and industrial architectural heritage. The role of ICT and new technologies, including those used for digital archiving, surveying, modeling, and monitoring, is extensively discussed, in recognition of their importance for professionals working in the field. Detailed attention is also paid to materials and treatments employed in preventive conservation and management. With contributions from leading experts, including university researchers, professionals, and policy makers, the book will be invaluable for all who seek to understand, and solve, the challenges face d in the protection and enhancement of the built heritage.
Author: Marta Castillejo
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2008-08-18
Total Pages: 512
ISBN-13: 0203882083
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLaser systems and advanced optical techniques offer new solutions for conservation scientists, and provide answers to challenges in Conservation Science. Lasers in the Conservation of Artworks comprises selected contributions from the 7th International Conference on Lasers in the Conservation of Artworks (LACONA VII, Madrid, Spain, 17-21 September
Author: J. Cassar
Publisher: Geological Society of London
Published: 2014-04-30
Total Pages: 205
ISBN-13: 1862393761
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThere is considerable academic and practical interest in stone and stone buildings, as exemplified by the wide range of high-quality and innovative work being conducted in the pursuit of the effective preservation and restoration of historic buildings. This is reflected in the numerous publications on stone and stone buildings that regularly find their way into the public domain. Not least amongst these are a number of Geological Society Special Publications, which have appeared in recent years. This current volume seeks to bring to the attention of the various professionals in the field (geologists, architects, engineers, conservators and conservation scientists) recent work centred on the characterization and performance of this important resource and its use in historic buildings. The volume has wider relevance, including to those interested in the heritage of stone.
Author: Siegfried Siegesmund
Publisher:
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 448
ISBN-13: 9781862391291
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Siegfried Siegesmund
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2011-01-25
Total Pages: 559
ISBN-13: 3642144756
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe weathering of historical buildings and, indeed, of monuments and sculptures of natural stone is a problem that has been encountered for hundreds of years. However, a dramatic increase in deterioration in the structure of our built heritage has been observed during the past century. To understand the complex interaction that the stone in a building suffers with its near environment (the building) and the macro environment (the local climate and atmospheric conditions) requires an interdisciplinary approach and the application of many disciplines. Climate change over the next 100 years is likely to have a range of direct and indirect impacts on many natural and physical environments, including the built environment. The protection of our architectural heritage has both cultural and historical importance, as well as substantial economic and ecological value. Large sums of money are being spent world-wide on measures for the preservation of monuments and historical buildings. The past few decades has seen an unprecedented level of research activity in this area, the results of which are often difficult to access and are summarized in the new edition of STONE IN ARCHITECTURE.