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Natural stone, weathering phenomena, conservation strategies and case studies / edited by S. Siegesmund, T. Weiss and A. Vollbrecht.
- Format:
- Book
- Series:
- Geological Society special publication ; no. 205.
- Geological Society special publication ; no. 205
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Stone--Deterioration.
- Stone.
- Stone--Conservation.
- Stone--Deterioration--Case studies.
- Stone--Conservation--Case studies.
- Building stones--Biodegradation.
- Building stones.
- Weathering.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource.
- Place of Publication:
- London : The Geological Society, [2007]
- Summary:
- This edited work comprises 30 chapters divided into six sections: weathering of natural building stones; weathering processes; fabric dependence of physical properties; biodeterioration; quality assessment and conservation of stones; and environmental conditions. Review articles are combined with reports on recent progress in the various research fields, authored by a comprehensive team of international contributors. The volume will be of interest to all those involved in the protection of our built heritage, particularly geoscientists, material scientists, construction engineers, architects and stone conservators.
- Notes:
- Previously issued in print: 2002.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on August 2, 2017).
- Other Format:
- Print version :
- ISBN:
- 9781862397880 (ebook) :
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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