Time-dependent atmospheric degradation of building stone in a polluting environment

Journal Article · · Environmental Geology and Water Sciences; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01702222· OSTI ID:5906206

Attewell, P B; Taylor, D ^[1]

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1. Univ. of Durham, (England)

Weathered facing stone of Durham Cathedral is undergoing a program of progressive replacement. The durability characteristics of the original stone and the replacement stone are examined, and those factors that are responsible for atmospheric weathering are discussed. Results of a field survey into relative weathering rates in the Durham area using local gravestones also are reported.

• OSTI ID: 5906206
• Journal Information: Environmental Geology and Water Sciences; (United States), Journal Name: Environmental Geology and Water Sciences; (United States) Vol. 16:1; ISSN EGWSE; ISSN 0177-5146
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
360604* -- Materials-- Corrosion
Erosion
& Degradation
54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
540120 -- Environment
Atmospheric-- Chemicals Monitoring & Transport-- (1990-)
ACID RAIN
ATMOSPHERIC PRECIPITATIONS
BUILDING MATERIALS
CORROSIVE EFFECTS
CULTURAL RESOURCES
DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
EUROPE
MATERIALS
RAIN
RESOURCES
UNITED KINGDOM
WEATHERING