Natural Stone in the Built Environment: Resources, Use and Conservation
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Features
- Meets the need for urgent conservation of natural stone in the built environment, and the dissemination of good practice and scientific investigations for this through targeted publications.
- Cross-disciplinary approach based on the diverse backgrounds of authoring team in geology, geological engineering, physical geography, chemistry and art conservation.
- Well-illustrated with many diagrams, tables and images, allowing rapid identification of characteristics, phenomena and control methods needed.
- Includes practical examples of stone identification and use, decay diagnosis, and conservation strategies.
- Written by a well-known team of international specialists.
Summary
Fundamental and interdisciplinary textbook on natural stone properties, occurrence, exploration, use, decay and conservation. Primary information source for third level students and professionals using natural stone in the built environment. Intended for a wide academic and professional audience of geologists, geographers, civil engineers, architects, conservators, restorers, sculptors, art historians, and artwork conservation technologists.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction 2. Geological Background of Natural Stone 3. Exploration for Natural Stone Deposits 4. Quarrying and Stone Processing 5. Use of Natural Stone 6. Stone Decay 7. Visual Assessment and Documentation of Stone Types and State of Decay Techniques of Stone Monuments and Structures 9. Laboratory Testing of Natural Stone 10. Durability Assessment 11. Determination of Source Areas 12. Cleaning and Conservation. References. Appendices. Glossary
