Natural Stone in the Built Environment
Resources, Use and Conservation
By Bernard Smith, Akos Torok, Richard Prikryl, Jirina Prikrylova
To Be Published January 1st 2014 by CRC Press – 300 pages
Description
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.
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
Name: Natural Stone in the Built Environment: Resources, Use and Conservation (Hardback) – CRC Press
Description: By Bernard Smith, Akos Torok, Richard Prikryl, Jirina Prikrylova. 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...
Categories: Architectural Conservation and Building Conservation, Construction Materials, Rock Mechanics, Materials Science