Notice catalographique « Proceedings of the 9th international congress on deterioration and conservation of stone, Venice, June 19-24, 2000 »

VOLUME 1:

Theme I - Weathering of natural stone: causes, mechanism and measurement of stone damage

Restoration of the historical brick masonry

Comparative study of different methods for gap filling applications and use of adhesives on the biocalcarenite surfaces of the `Tempio della Concordia' in Agrigento

Grodener sandstone, a historical building material in south Tyrol/Italy The problem of large variability of stone properties for monument conservation

Evaluation of materials used in the replacement of sculptures in historical monuments

White granites used in lombard architecture

A research into intrinsic parameters material to the durability of highly porous building stones

Preliminary contribution on durability of some macroporous monumental stones used in historical towns of Campania Region, Southern Italy

Durability of tuffeau stone in buildings: influence of mineralogical composition and microstructural properties
Water-rock interaction and monuments stone decay: the case of Basilica da Estrela, Portugal

Analyses of the physical parameters correlated to bending phenomena in marble slabs

Geoegyptology of Al-Muzawaka tombs, Dakhla oases, Egypt

Thermal stress and weathering of Carrara, Pentelic and Ekeberg marble

Weathering of runestones in a milleman perspective

Petrophysical analysis of the sculptures decay Lit the Cathedral of Burgos, Spain

Durability of sandstones in Serbian ancient monasteries and modern buildings

Sandstone architectural deterioration in Petra, Jordan

Preliminary studies for the consolidation of Guadalupe tuff from the Philippines

Secondary phosphate phases in altered trachyte from S. Miguel Island (Azores, Portugal) A possible contribution to the stone degradation

Comparison between traditional and chamber accelerated ageing tests on granitic rocks

Physical properties and durability of fresh and impregnated limestone and sandstone from central
Sweden used for thin stone flooring and cladding

Stress from crystallization of salt in pores

Stone materials used in the masonry of Ortigia (Siracusa, Sicily)

Control of marble weathering by thermal expansion and rock fabrics

The relationship between deterioration, fabric, velocity and porosity constraint

Saline pollution in trachyte monuments of the Azores Islands (Portugal)

Trachyte stones in monuments of the Sao Miguel and Terceira Islands, Azores (Portugal)

Determination of structural anisotropy of Carrara marble with ultrasonic measurements

The stone of Piraeus at the monuments of the Acropolis of Athens

Petrophysical properties modifications of Strasbourg's Cathedral sandstone by black crusts

Freeze-thaw resistance of the Yazilikaya tuffs: An evaluation of geology and weathering in the preservation of marl objects

Theme 2 - External factors of decay: environmental influence on stone decay

Topoclimatic mapping, a tool for cultural heritage conservation: the case of Roman Theater of Lisbon, Portugal

Characterization of surface morphology of carbonate stone and its effect on surface uptake of SO2

Sea water absorption, permeability evolution and deterioration assessment of building stones subjected to marine exposure

Colour changes and reactivity to SO2, of some cladding stories at the 'Gran Theater del Liceu' (Barcelona-Spain)

Early mechanisms of development of sulphated black crusts on carbonate stone

Past air pollution recordings on stone monuments: the heads of the Kings of Juda statues from Notre-Dame cathedral (Paris)

Laboratory investigations of weathering behaviour of fresh and impregnated limestone and sandstone from Central Sweden

The influence of building orientation on climate weathering cycles in Staffordshire, U. K.

Corrosion of limestone in humid air containing sulphur and nitrogen dioxides: a model study

The Doria Pamphilj exhibition Gallery: the study of environmental conditions

Analytic methodologies for carbon compound identification: Leaning Tower and Baptistery of Pisa

The effects of coal and diesel particulates on the weathering loss of two major building stones in the United Kingdom - A comparative microcatchment study

Evaluation of the environmental influence on sulphate salt formation at monuments in Dresden (Germany) by sulphur isotope measurements

Granitic building stone decay in an urban enviroment: a case of authigenic kaolinite formation by heterogeneous sulphur dioxide attack

Theme 3 - Biological damage on stone

Polysaccharides as a key step in stone bio-erosion

The temples of the archaeological area of Paestum (Italy): a case study on biodeterioration

Biological patinas on the limestones of the Loches Romanic Tower (Touraine, France)

Chemiolithotrophic bacteria on stone monuments: cultural methods set-up

New methods to study the detrimental effects of poikilotroph microcolonial micromycetes (PMM) on building materials

Diversity of heterotrophic bacteria isolated from three European mural paintings

A study of biologically decayed sandstone with respect to Ca and its distribution

Microbial environmental monitoring of stone cultural heritage

The Sao Sebastiao Church of Terceira Island (Azores, Portugal) Characterisation of the stones and their biological colonisation

Rapid diagnosis of microbial growth and biocide treatments on stone materials by bioluminescent low-light imaging technique

The action of Caloplaca Citrina on concrete surfaces: a
preliminar study

Endolithic lichens and conservation: an underestimate question

Biological colonization features on a granite monument from Braga (NW, Portugal)

Efficiency of biocide in `in situ' and `in vitro' treatment. Study case of the `Templete de Mudejar', Guadalupe, Spain

Theme 4 - Laboratory methods and techniques

Instrumental chemical analysis of the more common marbles historically used for decorative purposes or to create works of art

Presence of D, L amino acids in oxalate patinas on a stone monument

Unite Technologique portable et autonome de diagnostic Analyse Investigation, de choix d'intervention avec video assistance a distance et banque de donnees

Large scale experimental facilities at ENEA for seismic tests on structural elements of the historical/monumental cultural heritage

Evaluation of stone pore size distribution by means of NMR

New results in the application of innovative experimental techniques for investigation of stone decay's processes

Microstructural changes in granitic rocks due to consolidation treatments: their effects on moisture transport

The use of sound velocity determination for the non-destructive estimation of physical and microbial weathering of limestones and dolomites

Analytical techniques for characterizing polychromated coatings on quartzite samples from a prehistorical cave

Stone drying: an approach of the effective evaporating surface area

Fractal modelling of particulate deposition in the development of black crusts on stone

Characterization and physico-chemical action of condensed water on limestone surfaces

VOLUME 2:

Theme 5 - In situ evaluation of damage

The effects of the strong use of cements in restoration: the case of Barga Duomo (Northern Tuscany)

A simple technique for rapid field assessment of stone decay on buildings

`La Fenice' Theatre - Foyer and Apollinee rooms - Consolidation of fire damaged stucco and marmorino decorations by means of combined applications of ion-exchange resins and barium hydroxide

A petrographic atlas as a decision-tool in replacement and substitution of ornamental stone in historical buildings and monuments

Study on the deterioration and conservation of the stone monument in `Dell 'Aquila' Square,
Ravenna (Italy)

Deterioration of rock monuments in Petra/Jordan

The risk map and the blackening index: a new recording apparatus

A four-year survey of the water contents and movements within a masonry core after a restoration campaign: a case study in Notre-Dame la Grande (Poitiers, France)

Conservation of stone flooring, ancient and modern

The restoration of the Ursino Castle (century X111) in Catania

Decay mapping of polishablc limestone

Conservation of the pigmented plaster in "Red Temple" at Monte D'Accoddi (North Sardinia)

Innovative strategies for the preservation of historic cities by ND monitoring techniques and GIS management of data regarding environmental impact on historic materials and structures

Deterioration features in the apse of Orvieto Cathedral (Term, Italy): a mechanical model

Ultrasonic measurements on weathering alpine marble. A study on field exposed samples and on the medieval marble . Portals of Schloss Tirol/South Tyrol-Italy

Deterioration characteristics of columns from the Marmorpalais Potsdam (Germany), by ultrasonic-tonography

Damages ill monuments produced by the corrosion of metallic junctions. The Acropolis case.

Durability of consolidants on a French altered limestone after eighteen years of natural ageing

Deterioration and conservation of-monuments of Latvia

Quantification of the long-term effects of stone-cleaning on decay of building sandstones

The Coltca Church in Bucharest

Color and weight evolution of limestones protected by water repellents after three-year ageing period in urban conditions

Theme 6 - The conservation of stone: treatment methods and products

An integrated approach to design fluoro substituted 'smart' polymers for protection of monumental buildings

Effect of fluorinated groups on the photooxidative stability of polymeric protectives applied on calcareous stone

Effects of combined application of biocides and protectives on marble

A comparative study of the efficiency of siloxanes, methacrylates and microwaxes-based treatments applied to the stone materials of the Royal Palace of Madrid, Spain

Study of porosity and specific area evolutions on porous material depending on hydrophobic treatments

Performance testing of transparent protective coatings on Globigerina Limestone

Evaluations of the effectiveness of innovative perluoropolyurethanes polymers as consolidants
for porous materials

Assessment of durability of water repellents by means of exposure tests

Déconsolidation par absorption d'eau de grès traités avec le silicate d' éthylc. Mesures non destructives de E, G et v.

Injectable slurries for the in situ conservation of pavement mosaics

Silica bound mortars for the repairing of outdoors granite sculptures

Ultrasonic testing method for the characterization of Pietra d'Istria structural elements

lonexchange resins for historic marble desulfatation and restoration

Development of lime mortars with improved resistance to sodium chloride crystallization

Slaked lime mortar: comparison between two samples supposed to be alike

A comparative study of mortars containing barium hydroxide (Ba(OH)2). Application on monument's conservation

Measuring the penetration depth of consolidating products: comparison of six methods

Preliminary study on the set up of mortars displaying biocidal activity

Durability of tufaceous stones treated with protection and consolidation products

Mineral inorganic treatments for the conservation of calcareous artefacts

Change in properties of the stone treated with historical or modern conservation agents

Criteria and methodology for restoration mortars compatible to the historic materials and structures

The role of consolidants in the conservation of Sydney sandstone buildings

Chemistry for conservation of cultural heritage: application of in situ polymerisation for the consolidation and protection

Study of the colourings of the St. Peter Facade (Vatican)
A new white cement resistant to sea-water. Development of a white repairing mortar

Hydrophobic materials how effective are they?

Physical properties of line grained marble before and after conservation

Compatible consolidants from particle-modified gels
Performance evaluation of preservative coatings on stone surface of heritage buildings having hygric state

Dispersed hydrated lime for the preservation and conservation of stone monuments

Ceramic additions in the restoration of stone sculpture and ceramics

Effectiveness of surface treatments for sedimentary limestone in Greece

Assessment of the performance of silane treatments applied to Egyptian limestone sculptures displayed in a museum environment

Scientific investigation and large scale sandstone
treatments: the Washington State Legislative Building

The conservation of the sculpture work of the National Monument in Amsterdam

Development and assessment of a conversion treatment for calcareous stone

Evaluation of alkoxysilane coupling agents in the consolidation of limestone

Regularities of conservation of porous material-ancient terracotta of Prichernomorye by acrylic polymer solutions

Impregnation and strengthening of porous stone by acrylic polymer solutions

New proposals for the conservation-consolidation of stones and plasters: analytical characterization and trial applications of Ba aluminates

Integration of laser with conventional techniques in marble restoration

In field tests and operative applications of improved laser techniques for stone cleaning

Results of Laser cleaning on encrusted oolithic limestone of angel sculptures from the Cologne Cathedral

Theme 7 - Case studies of conservation of Cultural Heritage

Study of stone deterioration in the Palacio do Freixo in Oporto

Polychromy traces and stone decay in the church of S. Maria dei Miracoli in Venice

Survey on the polychromy and stone materials of funeral monuments dedicated to Jacopo and Ubcrtino da Carrara in Ercmitani Church in Padua

New findings on past treatment's effects on the Lunette of San Giovanni Evangelista in Venice

La pierre du portail peint de la Cathédrale de Lausanne: nature, état de conservation, et consolidation

The Roman aqueduct of Carthage: a minerochemical study on water conduit mortars and deposited crusts

CastelManiace, Syracuse (Sicily): the deterioration of the marble of the monumental portal and window

The South Portal of Sint Martinusbasiliek in Halle, Brabant: technical study and conservation

Documentary and analytical analogies in the study of patinas of the 'Quattro santi coronati' by Nanni di Banco

The case of the `Portale of S.Maria a Mare' in Giulianova: results of phySicochemical inquires

Study of stone deterioration in the cloister of the Mosteiro de Grijo, Portugal

Study of weathering factors and evaluation of treatments for the stones of `Santa Maria de la Encarnaci n' Church, Constantina (Sevilla, Spain)

The Aragonese Portals in eastern Sicily: relationship between form, materials, decay and the environment

The Columbus monument at Huelva (sw Spain): preliminary survey on stone decay

Conservation problems of the statue of Saint Michael by Raffaello da Montelupo, Castel Sant' Angelo, Rome

Painted sandstone as protection and as an architectural and historical concept

Detaching methodology for fresco paintings. The case study of a renaissance cycle

Weathering of painted marly limestones in the Temple ruin of Merenptah, Qurna/Luxor, (Egypt)

Ossuccio (CO): a case study to assess the causes of
degradation in some terracotta statues

Old Khmer styled sandstone monuments in Thailand: aspects of weathering and development of conservation concept

Ethical issues in the restoration of stone sculpture in the State Tretiakov Gallery. Moscow: evolution of methods and elaboration of new polymer materials

The deterioration of Nubian sandstone blocks in the Ptolemaic temples in upper Egypt

Conservation and safeguard of stone rural buildings: an example in a mountain area

A historiography of recent past interventions at the ancient theatre of Ephesos

The implication of stone cleaning for planned building maintenance

Campo dei Greci in Venice: the case of conservation of San Giorgio of the Greeks

Masonry of Abruzzo historical buildings

The rupestral monument of Basarabi-Murfatlar: conservation of the decoration incised in the chalk walls

Investigations on technology of joint mortars in brick walls
The knowledge of the plasters typical of the buildings of Ortigia (Siracuse, Italy). Part 1 - Finishing layers

The knowledge of the plasters typical of the buildings of Ortigia (Siracuse, Italy). Part 2 - The mortar and mortar/finishing layer combination

Preliminary studies about the ancient mortars of the church of Santa Maria de Irache Monastery
(Navarra, Spain)

Study of the lime renderings decay from Plaza de la Corredera, Cordoba, Spain

Problems and solutions in practical restoration of freshwater limestone-tufa

Technical aspects of stone conservation in Jerusalem

Sacrificial layers for conservation of calcareous stone in Austria-theory, practice and evaluation

An example of a practical `cleaning' of the architectural facades of Jubilee Rome

Investigation of damage in old stone structures caused by the latest strong earthquake in Northern Greece

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