7-8 Stone Decay & Weathering Flashcards
It is a naturally occurring solid aggregate of one or more minerals (silicates and non-silicates).
Stone
It is usually used as a building material because of its great durability and superior artistic quality.
Stone
It is a branch of geology that studies the origin,
composition, distribution and structure of rocks
Petrology
It is a branch of petrology that focuses on detailed description of rocks (shape and cleavage relief).
Petrography
Causes of Stone Decay:
- Earthquake
- Fire
- Terrorism
- Vandalism
- Neglect
- Tourism
- Previous Treatment
- Wind
(Other Factors) Causes of Stone Decay:
- Flood
- Rain
- Frost
- Temperature Fluctuations
- Chemical Attack
- Salt Growth
- Pollution
- Bio-deterioration
- Intrinsic Factors
- Maintenance
This significantly contribute to masonry decay by causing structural damage, mortar deteriorations and foundation issues.
Earthquake
High temperatures during a this can cause chemical changes in masonry materials.
Fire
This contribute masonry decay by causing physical damage, exposing structures to harsh environmental conditions.
Terrorism
This action involving deliberate destruction of or damage to public or private property, is willful or malicious destruction or defacement of public or private property.
Vandalism
This pertains of failure to care for properly, to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard.
Neglect
Heavy tourist traffic may lead to wear and tear of the concrete floor surface, pollution caused by increase vehicular traffic, vandalism and theft.
Tourism
The harmful intervention or prior restoration works.
Previous Treatment
These forces can break the building’s load path or punch a hole in the building envelope. Can even pick debris up and projects it against the building envelope.
Wind
The process that breaks rocks apart without changing their chemical composition.
Physical Weathering