Conserving Stone Heritage Traditional and Innovative Materials and Techniques

The design of treatments for the conservation of stone in historical buildings and works of art is a challenging task, as a deep understanding of the working properties and performance of the available products and methods is required to tackle complex decay patterns. The chapters in this book illus...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Gherardi, Francesca (Editor), Maravelaki, Pagona Noni (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2022, 2022
Edition:1st ed. 2022
Series:Cultural Heritage Science
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Dedication
  • Preface
  • Chapter 1. Preliminary investigations, condition assessment and mapping of the deterioration patterns
  • Chapter 2. Surface cleaning: implications from choices & future perspectives
  • Chapter 3: Laser cleaning on stonework; principles, case studies and future prospects
  • Chapter 4. Stone consolidation. Between science and practice
  • Chapter 5. Current and future trends in protective treatments for stone heritage
  • Chapter 6. Mortars for Restoration: set-up parameters and developing mortar design areas
  • Chapter 7. Repair mortars/grouts for reinstatement of stone units in Historic Structures
  • Chapter 8. In situ assessment of conservation treatments and monitoring of their effectiveness