Salt weathering can cause substantial deterioration of natural rocks, building stones,
masonry materials, monuments, and engineering structures. Nearly two centuries of salt …

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

Durability of concrete exposed to sulfates has primarily been studied on specimens fully-
submerged in sulfate solutions. However, field experience shows that concrete exposed to …

It is generally assumed that stone is one of the most durable materials because it is
compared to weaker building materials, such as wood or mud. But stone can deteriorate and …

Based on four decades of research by Professor Andrew Goudie, this volume provides a
state-of-the-art synthesis of our understanding of desert geomorphology. It presents a truly …

Dimension and ornamental stones used for built heritage are frequently affected, under all
climates, by intense weathering induced by the transport of saline solutions. Accordingly …

The growing gap between energy demand and supply and the risk of environmental
pollution, especially in the developing countries due to population growth and subsequent …

Leakage of CO2 into the atmosphere is the most crucial concern for geological storage of
anthropogenic CO2. Leakage routes could develop through existing wells and pipelines, but …

We investigated systematically the micromechanics of compaction in two carbonates of
porosity above 30%, Majella grainstone and Saint Maximin limestone. The composition …

Mineral precipitation in the pores of a rock may exert a force, which is called crystallization
pressure. This process has been studied experimentally and results bring a new look on the …