Natural Stone in the Built Environment: Resources, Use and Conservation
Author:   Akos Torok (Technical University) ,  Richard Prikryl ,  Jirina Prikrylova ,  Jirina Prikrylova
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:  

9780415548496


Pages:   300
Publication Date:   01 January 2021
Format:   Hardback
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Natural Stone in the Built Environment: Resources, Use and Conservation


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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. Indented for a wide academic and professional audience of geologists, geographers, civil engineers, architects, conservators, restorers, sculptors, historians of art, and artwork conservation technologists.

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Author:   Akos Torok (Technical University) ,  Richard Prikryl ,  Jirina Prikrylova ,  Jirina Prikrylova
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   CRC Press
ISBN:  

9780415548496


ISBN 10:   0415548497
Pages:   300
Publication Date:   01 January 2021
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Unknown
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained

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 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.

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Queen's University Belfast, Ireland Technical University of Budapest, Hungary Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic Academy of Fine Arts, Prague, Czech Republic

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