Geomorphology and stone conservation: sandstone decay in Stoke‐on‐Trent
Abstract
Identifying stone decay forms is an essential first step in stone conservation. In this study a visually based geomorphological approach was used to provide a rapid assessment of the general weathering characteristics displayed by building sandstones in Stoke‐on‐Trent. Stone decay was found to be largely caused by the mechanical disruption of the sandstone and its occurrence was extremely variable in both space and time. The study demonstrates the close interrelationship between stone properties, environmental conditions, morphology of weathering features, and building characteristics. It is important that these close and dynamic interrelationships are recognised when seeking to explain or predict stone behaviour for management purposes.
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Citation
Wright, J.S. (2002), "Geomorphology and stone conservation: sandstone decay in Stoke‐on‐Trent", Structural Survey, Vol. 20 No. 2, pp. 50-61. https://doi.org/10.1108/02630800210433828
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:MCB UP Ltd
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