Improving non-destructive techniques for stone weathering research in situ

Thesis

"In time, and with water, everything changes" (Leonardo da Vinci in Kemp, 2006). In the field of cultural built heritage these changes often eventually result in loss of unique irreplaceable sites. This loss is considered to have an effect on societies as heritage is an important part of cultural identity and future development. In order to prolong the life of built heritage structures and preserve the collective memory they represent the weathering behaviour of the materials needs to be u...

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Authors: Wilhelm, K

• Type of award: DPhil
• Level of award: Doctoral
• Awarding institution: University of Oxford