| Description |
1 online resource (x, 46 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color). |
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text txt rdacontent |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
| Series |
A Smithsonian contribution to knowledge |
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Smithsonian contribution to knowledge.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 38-46). |
| Summary |
"This manual describes simple tests for evaluating the condition of built heritage and cultural monuments. The tests were selected for their simplicity and widespread availability, especially in countries where few institutions deal with the conservation of important buildings or monuments and where laboratories capable of the necessary analyses are scarce. Most tests can be carried out without the resources of a complete conservation laboratory. Methods include microscopy, ion test strips, the Scotch Tape test, RILEM tube water absorption, water vapor transmission, and three tests that can be run sequentially-capillary water absorption coefficient, total immersion, and evaporation curves. Some of these tests aid in the examination of building materials and the characterization of salts and other condition problems, which will help to determine the appropriate methods and materials for conservation and restoration"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Note |
Smithsonian Institution Compilation copyright ©2021 Smithsonian Institution 2021 |
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Online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed Sept. 16, 2021). |
| Contents |
1. Examining condition : simple microscopy / Jorge Otero and A. Elena Charola -- 2. Investigating salt problems : ION test strips / A. Elena Charola and Jorge Otero -- 3. Assessing surface cohesion : the scotch tape test / Jorge Otero and A. Elena Charola -- 4. Investigating differential weathering : the RILEM tube water absorption test / A. Elena Charola and Jorge Otero -- 5. Comparing material compatibility : the water vapor transmission test / Jorge Otero and A. Elena Charola -- 6. Three sequential tests for materials evaluation : capillary water absorption coefficient, total immersion, and evaporation curves / A. Elena Charola and Jorge Otero. |
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Historic preservation -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Building materials -- Evaluation -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Testing -- Equipment and supplies -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Préservation historique -- Guides, manuels, etc.
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Construction -- Matériaux -- Évaluation -- Guides, manuels, etc.
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Essais (Technologie) -- Appareils et matériel -- Guides, manuels, etc.
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Building materials -- Evaluation. (OCoLC)fst00840739
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Historic preservation. (OCoLC)fst00957821
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Testing -- Equipment and supplies.
(OCoLC)fst01148244
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| Genre/Form |
Handbook |
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Handbooks and manuals. (OCoLC)fst01423877
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Handbooks and manuals.
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Guides et manuels.
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| Added Author |
Charola, A. Elena, editor.
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Smithsonian Institution Scholarly Press, issuing body.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Built heritage evaluation. Washington, D.C. : Smithsonian Scholarly Press, 2021 9781944466480 (DLC) 2021028639 (OCoLC)1264172547 |
| ISBN |
9781944466473 (online) |
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1944466479 (online) |
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9781944466480 (paperback) |
| Standard No. |
AU@ 000073974675 |
| Gpo Item No. |
0910-A-14 (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
SI 1.60:B 86 |
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