Heritage, weathering and conservation: book of abstracts

Rafael Fort (edicion) Affiliation: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas. Instituto de Geología Económica (Madrid, España) Biography: Not available Mónica Álvarez de Buergo (edicion) Affiliation: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas. Instituto de Geología Económica (Madrid, España) Biography: Not available Miguel Gómez-Heras (edicion) Affiliation: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas. Instituto de Geología Económica (Madrid, España) Biography: Not available Carmen Vázquez-Calvo (edicion) Affiliation: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas. Instituto de Geología Económica (Madrid, España) Biography: Not available César Chenel (edicion) Affiliation: Not available Biography: Not available M. José Varas (edicion) Affiliation: Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Facultad de Ciencias Geológicas (Madrid, España) Biography: Not available Elena Pérez-Monserrat (edicion) Affiliation: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas. Instituto de Geología Económica (Madrid, España) Biography: Not available Close window

Edition: Rafael Fort; Mónica Álvarez de Buergo; Miguel Gómez-Heras; Carmen Vázquez-Calvo; César Chenel; M. José Varas; Elena Pérez-Monserrat About the authors  Publication year: 2006 Language: English Subjects: Arts and Architecture, Science and Technology, Archaeology and Prehistory Free eBook

Abstract:

The conservation of cultural heritage is a major commitment for all countries around the world, since it is a complex task and a matter of great responsibility. Amongst other sectors of society, science has a contribution to make to heritage preservation. This book is the result of the international conference Heritage, Weathering and Conservation (HWC2006), held in Madrid, Spain, in 2006. It brought together prominent scientists and professionals from a variety of disciplines who have been active in the field and have raised the profile of heritage preservation. The main aspects addressed at this conference were those related to the causes of decay of cultural materials (stone, ceramics, metals, paintings, mortars, timber, adobes, etc); the characterization of their properties and the assessment of analytical techniques for their study, with a focus on non-destructive techniques. Many of the studies stress the importance of salt crystallization, atmospheric pollution and biodeterioration and relate these specific factors to decay. A variety of case studies are included, as well as an examination of policies and management. This book will be useful to professionals and scientists working in a variety of fields related to heritage: geologists, geographers, chemists, physicists, biologists, architects, engineers, restorers, historians, archaeologists, policy makers and the general public.

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