Natural Stone in the Built Environment : Resources, Use and Conservation

Smith, Bernard/ Torok, Akos/ Prikryl, Richard/ Prikrylova, Jirina

CRC Pr I Llc（2021/01発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 300 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780415548496
• DDC分類 551

基本説明

Takes an interdisciplinary approach to covering the fundamentals of natural stone properties, occurrence, exploration, use, decay, and conservation.

Full Description

Fundamental and interdisciplinary textbook on natural stone properties, occurrence, exploration, use, decay and conservation. Primary information source for third-year students and professionals using natural stone in the built environment. Intended for a wide academic and professional audience of geologists, geographers, civil engineers, architects, conservator-restorers, sculptors, art historians, and artwork conservation technologists.

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 8. In situ 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.