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E3S Web of Conferences, 2023 The sustainable exploitation of natural stone resources poses a multifaceted dilemma that lies at the confluence of environmental protection and the preservation of cultural heritage. This study explores the complex interplay between the exploitation and
Pankaj Sonia +5 more
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Advances in the application of nanomaterials for natural stone conservation
RILEM Technical Letters, 2022 The unpredictable effects of climate change impose the safeguarding of Cultural Heritage (CH) with effective and durable materials as a vital solution in the invaluable socioeconomic resource of CH.
F. Gherardi, P. Maravelaki
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Salt Weathering of Natural Stone: A Review of Comparative Laboratory Studies
The Heritage, 2021 Natural stone is an important component of historical heritage (buildings and art objects such as sculptures or rock engravings), and it is still widely used in contemporary works. Soluble salts are the main erosive agent in the built environment, and we
C. Alves +3 more
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Effects of Water on Natural Stone in the Built Environment—A Review
Géosciences, 2021 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 implications for conservation.
C. Alves +3 more
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Buildings, 2021 Now more than ever, the construction sector is aiming to adopt more sustainable solutions. To achieve this purpose, more durable solutions must be adopted, making rational decisions at the design and maintenance stages regarding the conditions of ...
Seyed Hamed Mousavi +4 more
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Nano-materials enhanced protectants for natural stone surfaces
Heritage Science, 2021 Most heritage buildings and monuments are constructed out of natural stones which suffer irrevocable degradation when undergoing wet weathering, bowing, and dissolution in outdoor conditions.
Zaixin Xie +6 more
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The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2021 Precision machinery employs a variety of materials for its structures: welded steel, cast iron, mineral cast, ultra-high-performance concrete, and natural stone. The machine tool industry requires high control on the geometrical and dimensional stability
E. Relea +3 more
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Characterization of Natural Stone from the Archaeological Site of Pella, Macedonia, Northern Greece
The Heritage, 2021 The goal of the study was to characterize the limestone that was used extensively in the ancient city of Pella (Macedonia, Greece), the birthplace of Alexander the Great. An on-site examination of the building material was carried out to record the types
Panayotis Spathis +7 more
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Natural Stone Waste Powders Applied to SCC Mix Design [PDF]
, 2008 In order to comply with current trends concerning sustainability, saving of primary materials and energy\ud savings, this paper addresses Eco-concrete. The major focus thereby is on the increased efficiency of cement\ud use.
Brouwers, H.J.H., Hunger, M.
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Analysis of the current state of the stone mining and stone processing industry in Ukraine
Технічна інженерія, 2022 One of the most important industries is the extraction and processing of natural stone, which is characterized by a large number of types of facing stone with a wide color palette, which are known not only in Ukraine, but also in the world.
V.V. , Yu.V. , S.V. , R.M.
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