Stone in Architecture [Hardcover]

Erhard M. Winkler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1994 | ISBN-10: 0387576266 | ISBN-13: 978-0387576268 | Edition: 3rd completely rev. and extended ed

This book surveys the important stone properties, both physical and chemical, pertinent to the architect's, engineer's and stone producer's needs. Emphasis is placed on the chemical characteristics of the pollutants in air and waters and their interaction with stone which accelerates the process of stone decay, often many times faster than in rural locations in quarry or rock cut. 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 to the student of geology, environmental science, engineering, also to the museum curator and conservator who deals with stone monuments. Only thorough knowledge of stone properties and processes can lessen their frequent misapplication, lessen the present urban stone decay and enables to counteract with preservatives. The book also provides information to the stone producer and consumer for a better understanding of his product stone.

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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. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 313 pages
• Publisher: Springer-Verlag Telos; 3rd completely rev. and extended ed edition (January 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0387576266
• ISBN-13: 978-0387576268
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,168,348 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent and technical, February 18, 1998

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This review is from: Stone in Architecture (Hardcover)

Very few books exist on this topic. The books that do exist are either decades old or are relatively simplistic. This book is technical and concisely covers a broad range of topics not covered elsewhere. It is the best single source that I have seen on the topic. If the reader has a geologic background, the book is quite readable.