Stone in Architecture
Subtitle: Properties, Durability
By: by Erhard M. Winkler
Edition: Third, Completely Revised and Extended Edition.
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Berlin, Heidelberg
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
Number of pages: 315
ISBN-13: 9783662100721; 9783662100707
Subjects: Engineering; Mineralogy
Description: This book surveys important stone properties, both physical and chemical, pertinent to the needs of architects, engineers and stone producers. Emphasis is placed on the chemical characteristics of the pollutants in air and water and their interaction with stone, which accelerates the process of stone decay, often many times faster than in rural locations in quarries or rock cuts. Graphs and diagrams, the scientist's language, analyze and quantify the natural processes which lead to stone decay: simplification of the graphs enhances their legibility not only for the student of geology, environmental science, engineering, but also for the museum curator and conservator who deal with stone monuments. Only thorough knowledge of stone properties and processes can lessen their frequent misuse and the present decay of urban stone, thus enabling its prevention with preservatives. The book also provides information for the stone producer and consumer for a better understanding of the product stone.
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Table of contents: title: Rock and Stone; title: Physical Properties of Stone; title: Natural Deformation of Rock and Stone; title: Color and Color Stability of Stone; title: Weathering Agents; title: Moisture and Salts in Stone; title: Chemical Weathering; title: Stone Decay by Plants and Animals; title: Iron in Minerals and the Formation of Rust in Stone; title: Fire Resistance of Minerals and Rocks; title: Frost Action on Stone; title: Silicosis; title: Stone Conservation on Buildings and Monuments.