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Stone decay its causes and controls

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Publication details: Shaftesbury Donhead 2004Description: iv, 306p. ill. 25cmISBN:
  • 1873394578
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 693.1
Contents:
Introduction: the need for interdisciplinary thinking in stone decay and conservation studies
Quantification of the decay rates of cleaned and soiled building sandstones
Durability and rock properties
The use of image analysis for quantitative monitoring of stone alteration
Mechanisms of attack on limestone by NO2 and SO2.
Weathering of sandstone sculptures on Charles Bridge, Prague: influence of previous restoration
Experimental weathering of rhyolite tuff building stones and the effect of an organic polymer conserving agent
Chemical composition of precipitation in Krakow: its role in salt weathering of stone building materials
Interpreting the spatial complexity of decay features on a sandstone wall: St Matthew's Church, Belfast
Arkose 'Brownstone' tombstone weathering in Northeastern USA
Weathering of Portuguesemegaliths - evidence for rapid adjustment to new environmental conditions
Influence of anthropogenic factors on weathering of the Carpathian flysch sandstones
Observations on stepkarren formed on limestone, gypsum and halite terrains
The role of mechanical and biotic processes in solution flute development
Weathering scales, landscapes and change: some thoughts on links
Summary: Selected papers from the Stone Weathering and Atmospheric Pollution NETwork conference, which formed part of the Proceedings of Weathering 2000, an international symposium held in Belfast 26-30 June 2000. Provides insights into the nature of stone decay processes, the factors that control them and conservation issues.
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Introduction: the need for interdisciplinary thinking in stone decay and conservation studies

Quantification of the decay rates of cleaned and soiled building sandstones

Durability and rock properties

The use of image analysis for quantitative monitoring of stone alteration

Mechanisms of attack on limestone by NO2 and SO2.

Weathering of sandstone sculptures on Charles Bridge, Prague: influence of previous restoration

Experimental weathering of rhyolite tuff building stones and the effect of an organic polymer conserving agent

Chemical composition of precipitation in Krakow: its role in salt weathering of stone building materials

Interpreting the spatial complexity of decay features on a sandstone wall: St Matthew's Church, Belfast

Arkose 'Brownstone' tombstone weathering in Northeastern USA

Weathering of Portuguesemegaliths - evidence for rapid adjustment to new environmental conditions

Influence of anthropogenic factors on weathering of the Carpathian flysch sandstones

Observations on stepkarren formed on limestone, gypsum and halite terrains

The role of mechanical and biotic processes in solution flute development

Weathering scales, landscapes and change: some thoughts on links

Selected papers from the Stone Weathering and Atmospheric Pollution NETwork conference, which formed part of the Proceedings of Weathering 2000, an international symposium held in Belfast 26-30 June 2000. Provides insights into the nature of stone decay processes, the factors that control them and conservation issues.