Elusive solution to monumental decay
Language: English Series: New Scientist ; 118(1615) 2 June 1988, 49-53(5)Publication details: 1988Subject(s): Summary: 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.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS39301 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 15823-1001 |
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.