Both conservation and intervention methods must be compatible with each other and
appropriate for the original building materials. Therefore, the characterization of historic …

Surface flaking, a deterioration pattern widely existing in stone components of the ancient
building complex in Wudang Mountain, has significantly compromised its historical value …

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 …

This research is a contribution to the mineralogical and physical–mechanical
characterisation of the ignimbrites from Arucas (Gran Canaria Island), used as building …

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 …

Salt crystallization-induced decay of Vardavard granodiorite and Shirkouh monzogranite,
two Iranian building stones, were assessed with two non-destructive methods: saturation …

Spain is one of the most prominent countries regarding UNESCO World Heritage Sites
(WHS), most of which were selected to preserve unique architectonical ensembles. These …

Abstract The cathedral of Santa María, where the Muñoz Chapel is located, is the most
remarkable monument of the UNESCO Wold Heritage City of Cuenca (Spain). This …

The State of Michoacan has a wide and rich architectural heritage which is represented by
different vernacular typologies which employ different materials and techniques according to …