Understanding the decay of stone-built heritage


Autoria(s): Smith, Bernard J.; Gomez-Heras, M.; McCabe, Stephen
Data(s)

01/08/2008

Resumo

The problem of the decay and conservation of stone-built heritage is a complex one, requiring input across many disciplines to identify appropriate remedial steps and management strategies. Over the past few decades, earth scientists have brought a unique perspective to this challenging area, drawing on traditions and knowledge obtained from research into landscape development and the natural environment. This paper reviews the crucial themes that have arisen particularly, although not exclusively, from the work of physical geographers — themes that have sought to correct common misconceptions held by the public, as well as those directly engaged in construction and conservation, regarding the nature, causes and controls of building stone decay. It also looks to the future, suggesting how the behaviour of building stones (and hence the work of stone decay scientists) might alter in response to the looming challenge of climate change.

Identificador

http://pure.qub.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/understanding-the-decay-of-stonebuilt-heritage(340b967b-94dd-48ee-9577-59d27c472f57).html

http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0309133308098119

Idioma(s)

eng

Direitos

info:eu-repo/semantics/restrictedAccess

Fonte

Smith , B J , Gomez-Heras , M & McCabe , S 2008 , ' Understanding the decay of stone-built heritage ' Progress in Physical Geography , vol 32 , no. 4 , pp. 439-461 . DOI: 10.1177/0309133308098119

Tipo

article