Elusive solution to monumental decay
Smith, B.
Elusive solution to monumental decay - 1988 - New Scientist 118(1615) 2 June 1988, 49-53(5) .
Examines the problem of stone decay in buildings describing research into the reasons for erosion such as air pollution , acid rain , acid deposition and salt weathering. Reviews the work of the Laboratorio Scientifico della Misericordia in Venice , where investigations are providing answers to the problems of pollution and where diverse cleaning methods are being developed. The findings of the UK`s Building Effects Review Group and of the USA`s National Acid Precipitation Assessment Program are noted.
CLAY
LIMESTONE
MARBLE
SANDSTONE
Elusive solution to monumental decay - 1988 - New Scientist 118(1615) 2 June 1988, 49-53(5) .
Examines the problem of stone decay in buildings describing research into the reasons for erosion such as air pollution , acid rain , acid deposition and salt weathering. Reviews the work of the Laboratorio Scientifico della Misericordia in Venice , where investigations are providing answers to the problems of pollution and where diverse cleaning methods are being developed. The findings of the UK`s Building Effects Review Group and of the USA`s National Acid Precipitation Assessment Program are noted.
CLAY
LIMESTONE
MARBLE
SANDSTONE