Materials, Technologies and Practice in Historic Heritage Structures 2010 Edition Contributor(s): Bostenaru-Dan, Maria (Editor), Pøikryl, Richard (Editor), Török, Akos (Editor) |
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ISBN: 9048126835 ISBN-13: 9789048126835 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2009 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Architecture | Historic Preservation - Restoration Techniques - Architecture | Methods & Materials - Architecture | History - General |
Dewey: 720.288 |
LCCN: 2009942126 |
Physical Information: 1" H x 6.1" W x 9.2" (1.50 lbs) 371 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: One distinct feature of human society since the dawn of civilization is the systematic use of inorganic building materials, such as natural stone, unburnt and burnt soil, adobe and brick, inorganic binders like lime and cement, and reinforced concrete. Our heritage has cultural, architectural and technological value and preserving such structures is a key issue today. Planners and conservation scientists need detailed site surveys and analyses to create a database that will serve to guide subsequent actions. One factor in this knowledge base is an understanding of how historic materials were prepared and the crucial properties that influence their long-term behaviour. Any assessment of the way such materials perform must crucially be based on an understanding of the methods used for their analysis. |