Biodeterioration of Stone in Tropical Environments: An Overview

ISBN-13: 9780892365500 / Angielski / Miękka / 1999 / 96 str.

Rakesh Kumar; Anuradha V. Kumar

Opis

A serious challenge for professionals involved in the conservation of cultural heritage sites in tropical environments is the biodeterioration of stone. This volume discusses the types and causes of stone biodeterioration in hot and humid climates, preventative and remedial methods, selection of chemical treatments, the status of current research, and areas for further investigation.