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Stone Decay B.J. Smith

Stone Decay By B.J. Smith

Stone Decay by B.J. Smith


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Offers insights into the nature of decay processes and the factors that control them. This book covers 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.

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Stone Decay: Its Causes and Controls by B.J. Smith

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.

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The text covers the results of decay on building stones and in the context of buildings following the implementation of cleaning and conservation strategies. This is of obvious importance in developing future strategies. While in no doubt of interest to geomorphologists, geologists and materials scientists, this publication aids the promotion of the important link between researcher and practitioner. Building Conservation Journal It is hoped that this work might provide the reader with a number of views relating to the nature of weathering and decay process, and the factors controlling them; hopefully , enabling the conservator/surveyor to identify and consider appropriate conservation programmes and policies. Building Engineer ... a collection of methodical, carefully written papers, dealing with a variety of subjects within the area of stone decay. Firstly, this volume is a serious contribution to relevant questions concerning the problem of stone decay; and secondly, the material contained within the papers is not easy for the scientific layman to assimilate. SPAB Cornerstone

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Table of Contents

Introduction: B.J. Smith and A.V. Turkington; Quantification of the decay rates of cleaned and soiled building sandstones M.E. Young, J. Ball and R.A. Laing; Durability and rock properties R.J. Inkpen, D. Petley and W. Murphy; The use of image analysis for quantitative monitoring of stone alteration V. Lebrun, C. Toussaint and E. Pirard; Mechanisms of attack on limestone by NO2 and SO2 G.C. Allen, A. El-Turki, K.R. Hallam, E.E. Coulson and R.A. Stowell; Weathering of sandstone sculptures on Charles Bridge, Prague: influence of previous restoration R. P ikryl, J. Svobodova and D. Hradil; Experimental weathering of rhyolite tuff building stones and the effect of an organic polymer conserving agent A. Torok, M. Galos and K. Kocsanyi-Kopecsko; Chemical composition of precipitation in Krakow: its role in salt weathering of stone building materials W. Wilczy ska-Michalik; Interpreting the spatial complexity of decay features on a sandstone wall A.V. Turkington and B.J. Smith; Arkose 'brownstone' tombstone weathering in the Northeastern USA T.C. Meierding; Weathering of Portuguese megaliths - evidence for rapid adjustment to new environmental conditions G.A. Pope and V.C. Miranda; Influence of anthropogenic factors on weathering of the Carpathian flysch sandstones W. Wilczy ska-Michalik and M. Michalik; Observations on stepkarren formed on limestone, gypsum and halite terrains D. Mottershead and G. Lucas; The role of mechanical and biotic processes in solution flute development D. Mottershead and G. Lucas; Weathering scales, landscapes and change: some thoughts on links R.J. Inkpen.

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GOR010911139
9781873394571
1873394578
Stone Decay: Its Causes and Controls by B.J. Smith
Used - Good
Hardback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
20040325
320
N/A
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