Significant progress in the understanding of the different degradation processes affecting
building and ornamental stone has taken place in recent decades. However, some …

The present work reviews studies with information on the effects of water by itself on stones
of the built environment both to assess the impact of this substance and to discuss possible …

Limestones are of wide variety, namely with differences in the process of formation,
mineralogical composition, grain size and texture. Such variability leads to differences in …

This paper demonstrates the application of in situ diagnostic tools to document stone
heritage sites prior to conservation interventions using a Medieval ruin of Central Europe …

The studied limestone is a well known Portuguese natural stone that occurs in Valverde—
Alcanede region, located in the Maciço Calcário Estremenho (center of Portugal). This stone …

The use of stone materials in cultural heritage and architecture represents a practice that
has its roots in ancient times. Stone buildings, depending on the construction materials and …

This work presents a review of recent publications, with publication date between 2017 and
2019, with information on the relation between rock characteristics and the effects of diverse …

Portugal has a relevant role in natural stone production and trading. The national sector has
been trying to follow the requirements of the Fourth Industrial Era, where automation of stone …

This study was concerned at a limestone quarry located southeast of Helwan city, Egypt, in
order to investigate the effect of hydric swelling on the geomechanical aspects of limestone …

Stylolites possess a dual function in assessing the quality of the Lower Cretaceous
carbonate reservoir in the Abadan Plain, Zagros Basin. They can either operate as barriers …