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 …

Slate with inherently transverse isotropy is abundant in metamorphic rock, in buildings, and
in geotechnical engineering worldwide; the tensile and shear fracture behavior of layered …

The physical properties of slate in buildings are affected by its bedding angle and confining
pressure. A total of 74 slate specimens with seven bedding angles and five levels of …

Abstract The Heritage Stone Subcommission (HSS), under the aegis of the International
Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS), accords “Global Heritage Stone Resource” status to …

The village house located in the Mersin Kanlıdivane archaeological site is one of the oldest
settlements in the ruins, built in the second century. The house is mainly built of a yellowish …

Fire is a major destructive agent for dimension stone. Practically all historic buildings have
suffered one or more fires over the course of their lifespan. There are numerous studies on …

Spain is one of the leading producers of dimension stone and the biggest producer of
roofing slate in the world. As a result, the roofing slate industry has shaped the landscape in …

Vernacular architecture is an important part of cultural landscapes. The use of traditional
sandstone roofing for rural constructions has declined significantly in the Aragonese …

This study investigates the feasibility of using a composite material comprising slate
reinforced with cork sheets for architectural purposes like facades and wall coverings. The …

The selection of ornamental stones for specific applications requires technical guidance
since it should be based on the durability, service life, and aesthetic value of the stones. In …