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
Total Pages: 691
Release: 2000-06-13
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0080530338

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
Total Pages: 175
Release: 2011-02-15
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1606060465

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
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2007
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9781862392182

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 Conservation: Principles and Practice

Stone Conservation: Principles and Practice
Author: Alison Henry
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 334
Release: 2015-12-08
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1317742664

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.

Stone Decay

Stone Decay
Author: B.J. Smith
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 319
Release: 2016-01-08
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1317742311

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 in Architecture

Stone in Architecture
Author: Siegfried Siegesmund
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 559
Release: 2011-01-25
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3642144756

The 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.

Biodeterioration of Stone in Tropical Environments

Biodeterioration of Stone in Tropical Environments
Author: Rakesh Kumar
Publisher: Getty Publications
Total Pages: 100
Release: 1999
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780892365500

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
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2017-11-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1351430300

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.