Skip to main content

Suggested Citation

National Research Council. 1982. Conservation of Historic Stone Buildings and Monuments. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/514.

Import this citation to:

Publication Info

379 pages |  6 x 9 |  Paperback
ISBN: 978-0-309-03275-9
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17226/514
Chapters skim
Front Matter i-x
Contents xi-xiv
Report of the Committee on Conservation of Historic Stone Buildings and Monuments 1-12
The Scientist's Role in Historic Preservation with Particular Reference to Stone Conservation 13-21
The Principles of Conservation 22-30
Some Illustrative Preservation Problems and Treatments in Washington, D.C. 31-48
Geological Sources of Building Stone 49-61
Physical Properties of Building Stone 62-86
Deformation and Fracture of Rock 87-107
Problems in the Deterioration of Stone 108-119
The Mechanism of Masonry Decay Through Crystallization 120-144
Characterization of Bricks and Their Resistance to Deterioration Mechanisms 145-162
Analytical Methods Related to Building and Monument Preservation 163-182
Wet and Dry Surface Deposition of Air Pollutants and Their Modeling 183-196
Measurement of Local Climatological and Air Pollution Factors Affecting Stone Decay 197-210
Diagnosis of Nonstructural Problems in Historic Masonry 211-232
Diagnosis and Prognosis of Structural Integrity 233-241
Photogrammetric Measurement and Monitoring of Historic and Prehistoric Structures 242-271
Cleaning and Surface Repair 272-280
Preventive Maintenance in Historic Structures 281-286
Stone Consolidating Materials: A Status Report 287-311
The Suitability of Polymer Composites as Protective Materials 312-321
Exposure Site and Weatherometer Evaluations of Synthetic Polymers 322-328
The Evaluation of Stone Preservatives 329-340
Appendix: Proposal for a CCMS Pilot Study on the Conservation/Restoration of Monuments 341-346
Index 347-365

What is skim?

The Chapter Skim search tool presents what we've algorithmically identified as the most significant single chunk of text within every page in the chapter. You may select key terms to highlight them within pages of each chapter.

Copyright Information

The National Academies Press (NAP) has partnered with Copyright Clearance Center's Marketplace service to offer you a variety of options for reusing NAP content. Through Marketplace, you may request permission to reprint NAP content in another publication, course pack, secure website, or other media. Marketplace allows you to instantly obtain permission, pay related fees, and print a license directly from the NAP website. The complete terms and conditions of your reuse license can be found in the license agreement that will be made available to you during the online order process. To request permission through Marketplace you are required to create an account by filling out a simple online form. The following list describes license reuses offered by the NAP through Marketplace:

  • Republish text, tables, figures, or images in print
  • Post on a secure Intranet/Extranet website
  • Use in a PowerPoint Presentation
  • Distribute via CD-ROM
  • Photocopy

Click here to obtain permission for the above reuses. If you have questions or comments concerning the Marketplace service, please contact:

Marketplace Support
International +1.978.646.2600
US Toll Free +1.855.239.3415
E-mail: support@copyright.com
marketplace.copyright.com

To request permission to distribute a PDF, please contact our Customer Service Department at customer_service@nap.edu.

loading iconLoading stats for Conservation of Historic Stone Buildings and Monuments...