Natural stone is utilised in monumental works both as a construction material and as a foundation. This volume contains papers and special lectures on monument preservation, reflecting a broad spectrum of issues in three different fields: Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geology. The topics discussed covered the entire process of preservation and included:Â Â
- Processes of rock degradation
- Stone conservation and treatments
- Compatible material for restoration
- Preservation and risk assessment
- In situ and laboratory testing and monitoring
- Rock Mechanics studies and modelling in the context of monuments.
- Foundation problems
- Rock-slope problems at protected sites
- Case histories
The workshop “Preservation of Natural Stone and Rock Weatheringâ€, was held in Madrid in July 2007, within the framework of the 11th International Congress of the ISRM. Consultants, researchers, designers and contractors, as well as a great variety of professionals in many public and private agencies, will benefit from this volume that brings an updated view of the technical problems of the preservation of stone monuments.
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