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Author European Geosciences Union. General Assembly (2005 : Vienna, Austria)

Title Building stone decay : from diagnosis to conservation / edited by R. Přykryl and B.J. Smith
Published London : Geological Society, 2007

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Description 1 online resource (vi, 330 pages) : illustrations, map
Series Geological Society special publication ; 271
Geological Society special publication ; no. 271.
Contents Inventorying built heritage and its raw materials -- Patterns and monitoring of decay -- Processes of decay -- Salt decay testing -- Record of decay in rock properties -- Performance in use and conservation
Summary 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
Analysis Building stone decay
Conservation
Diagnosis
Notes "Most of the papers contained in this volume were presented during the European Geosciences Union General Assembly ('Volcanology, Geochemistry, Mineralogy 25' special session) held in Vienna (Austria) on 25-29 April 2005. In addition to these there are a number of invited contributions chosen to fill gaps in the coverage of the meeting's original aims."--Preface
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes English
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Subject Building stones -- Biodegradation -- Congresses
Building stones -- Deterioration -- Congresses
Stone buildings -- Conservation and restoration -- Congresses
Earth sciences -- Congresses
Building, Stone -- Congresses
Volcanological research -- Congresses
Building, Stone.
Building stones -- Biodegradation.
Building stones -- Deterioration.
Earth sciences.
Stone buildings -- Conservation and restoration.
Volcanological research.
Genre/Form Conference papers and proceedings.
Form Electronic book
Author Přykryl, R
Smith, Bernard J.
ISBN 9781523122455
1523122455