The durability of building materials with respect to salt crystallization is commonly
determined by accelerated weathering tests, carried out in the laboratory. An effective …

Uniaxial compressive strength (UCS) is the most used parameter to measure rock strength.
However, restrictions in sampling large volume of material, the need of very large set of …

This article describes the effect of thermal shock on the petrographic and petrophysical
properties of two Italian carbonate building stones: Carrara marble from the Apuan Alps in …

The travertine is used in the construction industry for ornamental purposes such as exterior
and interior cladding and floor tiles. Travertine, which is a carbonate-stone, deteriorations …

Abstract Building stone of Anahita Temple seriously suffers from weathering due to long term
freezing-thawing and salt crystallization processes. This article investigates possible …

In this study, brick samples were collected from a heritage architecture, Ming Dynasty Wall of
Pianguan County. The heritage wall presented macro-and micro-cracks, weathering …

The archaeological pottery artifacts are the major finding in excavations and inhere a
particular deterioration aspect, especially fragility. The consolidation process is necessary to …

Salt crystallization is one of the most dangerous forms of degradation affecting frescoes. This
phenomenon can lead to cracking, flaking and detachment of the pictorial layer, ultimately …

Persepolis historical complex hosts palaces and tombs which are constructed by stone
blocks. These stones suffer from various weathering. Hence, in this study, physico …

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 …