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Record Nr.

UNINA9910523737803321

Titolo

Conserving Stone Heritage : Traditional and Innovative Materials and Techniques / / edited by Francesca Gherardi, Pagona Noni Maravelaki

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2022

ISBN

9783030829421

3030829421

Edizione

[1st ed. 2022.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (292 pages)

Collana

Cultural Heritage Science, , 2366-6234

Disciplina

693.1

721.0441

Soggetti

Ceramic materials

Cultural property

Buildings - Repair and reconstruction

Buildings - Maintenance

Materials - Analysis

Arts

Coatings

Ceramics

Cultural Heritage

Building Repair and Maintenance

Characterization and Analytical Technique

Fine Art

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

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.

Sommario/riassunto

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 illustrate the state of the art on traditional and innovative materials and methods for stone conservation, examining current trends and future perspectives. Each of them is focused on describing the consequent phases that complement the spectrum of the conservation intervention: preliminary investigations, condition assessment, and mapping of the deterioration patterns; surface cleaning, with a specific focus on laser technology; consolidation; protection; repair mortars and grouts; and onsite assessment and monitoring of conservation treatments. The performance of the applied conservation interventions is criticized and discussed with an aim of providing the specialists with specific tools for stone conservation. This book intends to bridge the gap between laboratory studies and conservation interventions, by linking together the diverse scientific areas involved in the preservation of stone heritage. Different case studies are included, highlighting specific conservation challenges and their solutions in order to understand and overcome them. The aim is to guide conservators, conservation scientists and heritage stakeholders in the selection of compatible and sustainable materials and techniques for Conserving Stone Heritage.