Format:
1 Online-Ressource(XI, 492 p. 305 illus., 283 illus. in color.)
Edition:
1st ed. 2020.
ISBN:
9783030356675
Series Statement:
Springer Mineralogy
Content:
1.Slate in architecture -- 2.The origin of slate -- 3.Methodology and standards -- 4.Properties of slate -- 5.Weathering of slate -- 6.Mining of slate and production -- 7.Slate deposits.
Content:
This book offers a comprehensive review devoted exclusively to slate as dimension stone. Beginning with a description of the slate as dimension stone, the book describes the origin of slate and related geological phenomena. It thoroughly explains key data acquisition methods and techniques, which are accompanied by extensive data. In turn, slate standards are introduced and compared with regard to their importance for product quality. The book covers in detail the specific petrographical, fabric, strength, physical properties and weathering behaviour of slates. The chapter on mining and production provides an overview of the different forms of exploitation and related geotechnical aspects, together with production and workflow design, from the beginning to the final product. The second part comprises a thorough description of worldwide slate deposits and their geology, properties and appearance as well as a brief introduction of the history. Given its scope and accessible format, the book represents an essential guide for scientists, engineers, and professionals in geology, conservation science, architecture, and mining, as well as readers who are active in the slate industry.
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9783030356668
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9783030356682
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9783030356699
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Wichert, Jörn, 1968 - Slate as dimension stone Cham : Springer, 2020 ISBN 9783030356668
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 9783030356682
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 9783030356699
Language:
English
Keywords:
Schiefer
;
Lagerstätte
;
Schieferbergbau
;
Natursteinindustrie
;
Dachschiefer
;
Werkstein
DOI:
10.1007/978-3-030-35667-5
Author information:
Wichert, Jörn 1968-
