Nomination Of Zarzalejo Granite A Spanish Heritage Building Stone As A Global Heritage Stone Resource


Nomination Of Zarzalejo Granite A Spanish Heritage Building Stone As A Global Heritage Stone Resource
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Global Heritage Stone


Global Heritage Stone
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Author : D. Pereira
language : en
Publisher: Geological Society of London
Release Date : 2015-06-04

Global Heritage Stone written by D. Pereira and has been published by Geological Society of London this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-04 with Science categories.


This Special Publication is dedicated to heritage stone: those natural stones that have special significance in human culture. Some stones that have had important uses in the past are now neglected because they are no longer extracted. Others are still commercially important, but their heritage uses have not been well documented in widely available sources. The Heritage Stone Task Group of the International Union of Geological Sciences is working to establish a new formal designation of ‘Global Heritage Stone Resource’ to recognize those stones that have had internationally significant architectural and ornamental uses. The aim is to spread awareness of the cultural heritage aspects of these stones, to help to encourage continued supply for maintenance and repair of important monuments and to preserve historically important quarries. The aim is neither to promote nor to limit these stones for new construction: in some cases continuing commercial use might help to ensure future supplies for building conservation purposes.



Natural Stone Resources For Historical Monuments


Natural Stone Resources For Historical Monuments
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Author : Richard Přikryl
language : en
Publisher: Geological Society of London
Release Date : 2010

Natural Stone Resources For Historical Monuments written by Richard Přikryl and has been published by Geological Society of London this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Building stones categories.


Natural stone is considered to be a versatile, durable and aesthetically pleasing building material. From the beginning of civilization, important structures and monuments have been built from, or based on, natural stone. Until the end of the nineteenth century, the use of local stone re-sources was mostly in balance with the local environment. Strict environ-mental legislation has resulted in the closing of many long-standing quar-ries in industrialized countries, which has led to a shortage of traditional stone varieties. This has caused problems for restoration practice. Cheap, imported stone from less industrialized countries has become more widely available in recent years. Some of the issues related to built stone conservation and restoration cov-ered by this volume are: the establishment of inventories of possible re-placement stones; understanding the decay mechanism and use of preven-tive conservation methods for slowing down decay processes; evaluation of the properties of natural stone; and assessing the risks of using replacement stones of different qualities.



Engineering Geology For Society And Territory Volume 8


Engineering Geology For Society And Territory Volume 8
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Author : Giorgio Lollino
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-10-07

Engineering Geology For Society And Territory Volume 8 written by Giorgio Lollino and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-07 with Science categories.


This book is one out of 8 IAEG XII Congress volumes, and deals with the preservation of cultural heritage. In 1972, the World Heritage Convention linked in a single framework the concepts of nature conservation and the preservation of cultural sites. Since then, engineering geology is enlarging its contributions to national and international projects on this topic and is extending its interests to key issues like: safeguarding of monuments and sites from geotechnical perspectives; advanced monitoring; investigations on cultural landscapes; development of geo-databases for cultural heritage classification; studies on the interactions between humankind, natural landscape evolution and cultural heritage; analysis of weathering and deterioration of rock properties of monuments; risk analysis of sites affected by natural hazards and many others. With the contributions in this book, engineering geologists, conservation scientists and further experts from other natural, social and economic sciences, as well as representatives of international organizations and national and local administrative authorities exchange their ideas and practices on culture heritage preservation by presenting both local case studies and multidisciplinary international projects. The Engineering Geology for Society and Territory volumes of the IAEG XII Congress held in Torino from September 15-19, 2014, analyze the dynamic role of engineering geology in our changing world and build on the four main themes of the congress: Environment, processes, issues and approaches. The congress topics and subject areas of the 8 IAEG XII Congress volumes are: Climate Change and Engineering Geology. Landslide Processes. River Basins, Reservoir Sedimentation and Water Resources. Marine and Coastal Processes. Urban Geology, Sustainable Planning and Landscape Exploitation. Applied Geology for Major Engineering Projects. Education, Professional Ethics and Public Recognition of Engineering Geology. Preservation of Cultural Heritage.



The Prehistoric Antiquities Of The Maltese Islands


The Prehistoric Antiquities Of The Maltese Islands
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Author : John Davies Evans
language : en
Publisher: Burns & Oates
Release Date : 1971

The Prehistoric Antiquities Of The Maltese Islands written by John Davies Evans and has been published by Burns & Oates this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1971 with History categories.


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Natural Stone Weathering Phenomena Conservation Strategies And Case Studies


Natural Stone Weathering Phenomena Conservation Strategies And Case Studies
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Author : S. Siegesmund (ed.)
language : en
Publisher: Geological Society of London
Release Date : 2002

Natural Stone Weathering Phenomena Conservation Strategies And Case Studies written by S. Siegesmund (ed.) and has been published by Geological Society of London this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Building stones categories.




Urban Pollution And Changes To Materials And Building Surfaces


Urban Pollution And Changes To Materials And Building Surfaces
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Author : Peter Brimblecombe
language : en
Publisher: World Scientific
Release Date : 2015-11-23

Urban Pollution And Changes To Materials And Building Surfaces written by Peter Brimblecombe and has been published by World Scientific this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-23 with Technology & Engineering categories.


Pollution damages materials, but it has changed dramatically in the past century, with a reduction in the concentration of corrosive primary pollutants in urban atmospheres. At the same time, architectural styles and types of materials have changed, as we have moved to more organically rich, photochemically active atmospheres. Contemporary pollutants have a greater potential to degrade organic coatings and polymers, which are of great importance to modern structures. Urban Pollution and Changes to Materials and Building Surfaces examines a range of materials, discussing the ways in which they are likely to be damaged by contemporary urban pollutants, with an emphasis on the effects of air pollution. A chapter on graffiti is also included. The wide scope covered means that this volume is suitable for readers from a broad background. It should be of interest to scientists and policymakers dealing with the effects of urban pollution, as well as undergraduate and graduate students working in this area. This book, with its wealth of information, is of exceedingly good value for readers who seek to understand more on the changes of materials and building surfaces by urban pollution. Contents:Past, Present and Future Damage to Materials and Building Surfaces in the Polluted Urban EnvironmentWeathering of Building MaterialsAir Pollution Damage to StoneComposition and Chemistry of Crusts on StoneSoiling and DiscolourationAir Pollution Damage to MetalsAir Pollution Damage to GlassAir Pollution and Changes to the Biology of Urban FabricThe Whole Building and Patterns of DegradationThe Historic and Archaeological Heritage: Pollution and Non-Urban SitesEvaluation of Cleaning Methods for Graffiti Removal Readership: Scientists and policymakers dealing with the effects of urban pollution, as well as undergraduate and graduate students working in this area. Key Features:There are very few books that treat the problem in general although there are some on materials such as stone, glass and metals, which have chapters on air pollutantsKeywords:Damage to Materials;Building Surfaces;Stone;Metal;Glass



Science And Technology For The Conservation Of Cultural Heritage


Science And Technology For The Conservation Of Cultural Heritage
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Author : Miguel Angel Rogerio-Candelera
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2013-10-01

Science And Technology For The Conservation Of Cultural Heritage written by Miguel Angel Rogerio-Candelera and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-01 with Science categories.


From 2nd to 5th October 2012 an International Congress on Science and Technology for the conservation of Cultural Heritage was held in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, organized by the Universidade of Santiago de Compostela on behalf of TechnoHeritage Network. The congress was attended by some 160 participants from 10 countries, which presented a total of 145 contributions among plenary lectures, oral, and poster communications. The congress was dedicated to eight topics, namely (1) Environmental assessment and monitoring (pollution, climate change, natural events, etc.) of Cultural Heritage; (2) Agents and mechanisms of deterioration of Cultural Heritage (physical, chemical, biological), including deterioration of modern materials used in Contemporary Art and information storage; (3) Development of new instruments, non invasive technologies and innovative solutions for analysis, protection and conservation of Cultural Heritage; (4) New products and materials for conservation and maintenance of Cultural Heritage; (5) Preservation of industrial and rural heritage from the 19th and 20th centuries; (6) Security technologies, Remote sensing and Geographical Information Systems for protection and management of Cultural Heritage; (7) Significance and social value of Cultural Heritage; and (8) Policies for conservation of Cultural Heritage. This volume publishes a total of ninety-three contributions which reflect some of the most recent responses to the challenge of cultural assets conservation.



Geoparks And Geotourism


Geoparks And Geotourism
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Author : Neda Torabi Farsani
language : en
Publisher: Universal-Publishers
Release Date : 2011-11

Geoparks And Geotourism written by Neda Torabi Farsani and has been published by Universal-Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-11 with Travel categories.


This book aims to identify geotourism and geoparks as gateways to socio-cultural, socio-environmental, and socio-economic sustainability in rural areas. At present, geotourism is a new movement helping travelers to increase their knowledge about natural resources, the cultural identities of host communities, and ways of preserving them. The 'emerging tourism' niche of geotourism is still at an early stage of commercial development in most countries, and geoparks as a sustainable development model for protected areas are pioneers in the development of geotourism marketing. The establishment of the European Geoparks Network and the Global Geoparks Network are positive steps toward the preservation and presentation of geo-heritage as a new tourist attraction. Geoparks and Geotourism provides an opportunity for students, professionals, and authorities of geoparks to take advantage of emerging techniques to create new products, facilities, services, technologies, and management practices for geoparks in the future. Consequently, the book is a paradigm for geoparks who want to come under the umbrella of the Global Geoparks Network. The numerous examples provided of geoparks currently attracting travelers may contribute to the creation of innovative strategies for sustainability and geoconservation in rural areas around the world.



Landscape As Heritage


Landscape As Heritage
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Author : Graham Fairclough
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008

Landscape As Heritage written by Graham Fairclough and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Landscape changes categories.




Energy Efficiency And Historic Buildings


Energy Efficiency And Historic Buildings
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Author : David Pickles
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-05-14

Energy Efficiency And Historic Buildings written by David Pickles and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-14 with categories.


This guidance is aimed at homeowners and those managing or renting historic or older domestic buildings who may need to commission an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) or who have received one for an older property that has been purchased or rented. Details are provided on the type of information included in an EPC, how it is calculated, and its limitations as an assessment method when applied to older buildings. The guidance also covers the issues to be taken into account when commissioning an EPC and considering its recommendations. Almost every older building can accommodate some energy improvements without harming either its special interest or environmental performance. However, an appropriate balance needs to be achieved between building conservation and measures to improve energy efficiency if lasting damage is to be avoided both to a building’s character and significance and its fabric.