Building stone decay : from diagnosis to conservation / edited by R. Přikryl and B.J. Smith.

Author/creator European Geosciences Union
Other author Přikryl, Richard.
Other author Smith, Bernard J.
Other author Geological Society of London.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoBath : Geological Society, 2007.
Description1 online resource (vi, 330 pages) : illustrations, map.
Supplemental ContentGeoScienceWorld
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SeriesGeological Society special publication ; 271
Geological Society special publication ; 271. ^A465527
Summary Stone buildings and monuments form the cultural centres of many of the world's urban areas. Frequently these areas are prone to high levels of atmospheric pollution that promote a variety of aggressive stone decay processes. Because of this, stone decay is now widely recognised as a severe threat to much of our cultural heritage. An interdisciplinary approach between geologists, environmental scientists, chemists, material scientists, civil engineers, restorers and architects aims to strengthen the knowledge base dealing with the causes, consequences, prevention and solution of stone decay problems.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Spec. audience char. Specialized.
Source of descriptionDescription based on print version record.
Issued in other formPrint version : 9781862392182
ISBN9781862395190 (ebook) :