Author : Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 36,5 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Architecture
ISBN :
Brings together contributions from a wide range of specialisms and offers perspectives on issues concerning the cleaning and conservation of stone buildings. Topics covered encompass not only theoretical and philosophical concerns, but also problems of weathering and microbiological damage.
Author : European Geosciences Union. General Assembly
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 12,18 MB
Release : 2007
Category : 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.
Author : Mick R. Smith
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 23,89 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781862390294
Author : Alison Henry
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 25,27 MB
Release : 2015-12-08
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1317742672
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.
Author : Melanie S Jones
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 33,20 MB
Release : 1999-03-04
Category :
ISBN : 1783263520
This book brings together papers by scientists, conservators and building surveyors active in stone decay and conservation research within the UK. It addresses issues of stone weathering, mechanisms and rates, the effects of urban pollution, cleaning methods, and the role of the conservator within research. The concepts regarding the value of stone heritage are also discussed as an important aspect towards retaining our diverse building heritage.
Author : Nicola Ashurst
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 48,36 MB
Release : 2015-11-17
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1317741382
What happens to the fabric of a historic building if it is not cleaned? What is soiling, how does it affect the building? What cleaning methods should be used? This second of a comprehensive two-volume guide addresses these important and controversial questions, along with many others, and offers practical guidance on appropriate cleaning techniques, backed up with useful case study material. Based on the author's extensive on-site involvement at trial and contract stage in many cleaning and surface repair project, this book examines the various attitudes and current cleaning practices, along with the role and need for analysis of substrates and soiling. It also offers advice on dealing with special cleaning problems, such as the removal of paint, graffiti and metallic stains, and provides an assesment of the cleaning methods currently available.
Author : Majid Hosseini
Publisher : Springer
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 44,52 MB
Release : 2018-01-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 3319722603
This book identifies novel advanced materials that can be utilized as protective agents for the preservation of stone. The innovative solutions to stone conservation presented here result in increased sustainability, reduced environmental impact, and increased social and economic benefits. It provides an overview of recent trends and progress in advanced materials applied to stone protection. It also explores the scientific principles behind these advanced materials and discusses their applications to diff erent types of stone preservation efforts. Essential information as well as knowledge on the availability and applicability of advanced nanostructured materials is also provided, with focus placed on the practical aspects of stone protection. Th e book highlights an interdisciplinary eff ort regarding novel applications of nanostructured materials in the advancement of stone protection. It provides insight towards forthcoming developments in the fi eld. Advanced nanostructured materials are designed and developed with the aim of being chemically, physically, and mechanically compatible with stone. Advanced materials for stone conservation that are characterized by several functional properties are considered in this book. These include the physico-chemical, protective, and morphological properties, eco-toxicity, and mechanisms of degradation. The authors present a thorough overview of cutting–edge discoveries, detailed information on recent technological developments, breakthroughs in novel nanomaterials, utilization strategies for applications in cultural heritage, and the current status and future outlook of the topic to address a wide range of scientific communities.
Author : Clifford A. Price
Publisher : Getty Publications
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 47,71 MB
Release : 2011-02-15
Category : 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.
Author : B.J. Smith
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 27,12 MB
Release : 2016-01-08
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1317742303
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.
Author : Nicola Ashurst
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 44,60 MB
Release : 2016-01-08
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1317741145
What happens to the fabric of a historic building if it is not cleaned? What is soiling, how does it affect the building? What cleaning methods should be used? This first of a comprehensive two-volume guide addresses these important and controversial questions, along with many others, and offers practical guidance on appropriate cleaning techniques, backed up with useful case study material. Based on the author's extensive on-site involvement at trial and contract stage in many cleaning and surface repair project, this book examines the various attitudes and current cleaning practices, along with the role and need for analysis of substrates and soiling. It also offers advice on dealing with special cleaning problems, such as the removal of paint, graffiti and metallic stains, and provides an assesment of the cleaning methods currently available.
