Microcracking induced by wide fluctuations in temperature affects granite quality and
durability, making the stone more vulnerable to decay. Determining the extent of that effect is …

Historically granite is one of the most applied building materials worldwide. Building stones
should accomplish several properties required by different testing materials standards. Salt …

Rocks can be subjected to high temperatures in several instances as for example in
geothermal processes or if affected by fires. Temperature variations lead to a complex stress …

The capillary absorption test is one of the most frequently performed material
characterization tests. It provides the capillary absorption coefficient and the capillary …

It is important to have a thorough knowledge of the petrographic characteristics of rocks to
evaluate and understand their mechanical behavior. This paper deals with the influence of …

Detailed knowledge of the behaviour of rocks under thermal stress is essential in a variety of
fields such as the exploitation of oil and mineral resources, the geothermal sector, the …

Sandstone grottoes, with their elaborate carvings and decorations, hold high historic, artistic
and scientific values and therefore constitute an important part of China's stone cultural …

Granite submitted to high temperatures may lead to the loss of aesthetic values even before
structural damage is caused. Thirteen granitoids were exposed to target temperatures, 200° …

The objective of this study is to evaluate the petrophysical properties of four ignimbrites
employed as dimension stones. The natural stone under study is produced in Tenerife …

Water absorption and salt crystallization are among the most common and critical problems
when it comes to deterioration of both cultural heritages and modern buildings. The Döğer …