CRC Press Preservation of Natural Stone and Rock Weathering - ISRM Workshop

This comprehensive proceedings volume from the ISRM Workshop W3 held in Madrid, Spain on 14 July 2007 addresses the critical issues surrounding natural stone preservation in monumental and structural applications. The book brings together expert papers and special lectures covering three interconnected disciplines: architecture, civil engineering, and geology. Content spans the complete preservation lifecycle, including rock degradation processes, stone conservation techniques and treatments, compatible restoration materials, preservation methodologies and risk assessment strategies, in situ and laboratory testing protocols, monitoring approaches, and rock mechanics studies essential for conservation modelling. Ideal for professionals, researchers, and practitioners working in monument restoration, heritage conservation, and natural stone engineering who need authoritative guidance on combining scientific research with practical preservation solutions.