UID:
almahu_9949384191002882
Format:
1 online resource
ISBN:
9781315100180
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1315100185
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9781351585323
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1351585320
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9781351585347
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1351585347
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9781351585330
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1351585339
Content:
"This book covers the wide spectrum of subjects relating to obtaining and using building stones. The life of a building stone is explained from its origin in the quarry, through its exposure to the elements when used for a building, to its eventual deterioration. The structure of stone buildings is then discussed, with explanations of the mechanics of pillars, lighthouses and walls, arches, bridges, buttresses and roof vaults, plus castles and cathedrals. The book is illustrated with more than 450 diagrams and colour photographs of both the various stones and the associated stone buildings"--
Note:
1 Introduction; 1.1 Background; 1.2 Overview of content; 1.3 Significance of Stone Buildings in Earlier Civilisations; 1.4 Geological History and Geography of Building Stones; 1.5 Sense of Place via Vernacular Architecture; 1.6 Illustrative Summary of Stone Building Examples 2 The Life of a Building Stone; 2.1 Geological Stone and Quarry Distribution; 2.2 Geometrical and Mechanical Rock Mass Properties; 2.3 Quarrying Methods, with Examples; 2.4 Seasoning, Cutting, Transportation, Preparation; 2.5 Construction; 2.6 Exposure, Decay, Deterioration; 2.7 Reparation, Substitution, Back to the Earth 3 Recognising Types of Building Stone; 3.1 Introduction and Geological Background; 3.2 Granites; 3.3 Volcanic Stones; 3.4 Sandstones; 3.5 Limestones; 3.6 Flint; 3.7 Metamorphic Stones; 3.8 Artificial Stones: Coade Stone, Terracotta, Faience, Brickwork,
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Concrete 4 Stone Lettering; 4.1 Information transmitted down the Ages; 4.2 Cuneiform, Hieroglyphics, Greek, Roman, Current Fonts; 4.3 Gravestones, Monuments, Types of Inscriptions; 4.4 Methods of Carving in Stone, Difficulty and Ease, Raised and Sunk, Perspective; 4.5 Tools Used, Sand Blasting, Laser Cutting; 4.6 Inscription Durability, Spectrum of Examples - Granite to Degraded Laminated Stone 5 Stone Buildings Through the Ages; 5.1 Survey with Examples; 5.2 Masonic Techniques; 5.3 Evolution of Architectural styles, Norman through to Post-Modern; 5.4 Architectural Features, Short Glossary, Pillar types 6 Designing Stone Buildings; 6.1 Architects Wren, Lutyens, Ruskin, Pevsner,
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Plus; 6.2 Foundations; 6.3 Stresses in Buildings; 6.4 Choice of Stone; 6.5 Dressing; 6.6 Building Techniques; 6.7 Decorative Features; 6.8 Lines of Force Through Stone structures - Examples; 6.9 Resistance to Earthquakes 7 Illustrative Exemplar Stone Structures; 7.1 Durham Cathedral - concentrating on the structural stone; 7.2 Albert Memorial - concentrating on the decorative stone 8 Deterioration of Stones and Stone Buildings; 8.1 Deterioration Process, Geology; 8.2 Permeability, Bedding; 8.2 Susceptibility to Weather, Granite at Base; 8.3 Matching and Replacing Building Stones; 8.4 Using Stones from Previous Buildings; 8.5 Removal of Graffiti; 8.6 Cararra Marble and Built-In Stresses, Finlandia, EU Project; 8.7 Military Attack,
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Surface and Underground; 8.8 Thoughts on Ruins with Examples 9 Concluding Chapter - Summary of Key Information and Emphasis Points -- Further Illustrations 10 Appendices; 10.1 Technical Information; 10.2 Significance of Geological Origin, More Details on Geology; 10.3 Modes of Stone Cracking, Stone strength; 10.4 Modern Stone Testing, Highlighting Information in Key References; 10.5 Key Internet Sites References and Bibliography
Additional Edition:
Print version: Hudson, J.A. (John A.), 1940- Understanding building stones and stone buildings. Leiden, The Netherlands : CRC Press/Balkema, [2019] ISBN 9781138094222
Language:
English
Keywords:
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
DOI:
10.1201/9781315100180
URL:
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781315100180
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