Epoxy Resins in Stone Conservation

Epoxy Resins in Stone Conservation
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Publisher : Getty Publications
Total Pages : 121
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ISBN-10 : 9780892362387
ISBN-13 : 0892362383
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Book Synopsis Epoxy Resins in Stone Conservation by : Charles Selwitz

Download or read book Epoxy Resins in Stone Conservation written by Charles Selwitz and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 1992-08-27 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a review of research on the use of epoxy resins as consolidants for sculpture and buildings. It deals with both the methods and materials used by conservators, focusing on a detailed chemistry of the materials as well as the practical methods of application. Epoxy resins have been widely used as structural adhesives to repair cracks in commercial and historic buildings, but the application of this technology to the stabilization of fragile stone has generally failed. However, the proper formulation of epoxy systems with solvents has solved problems of viscosity, penetration, crust formation, and discoloration, leading to two different schools of treatment detailed in the publication. Conservators in Europe have concentrated on the treatment of statuary and isolated sections of structures, with alcohol solutions of the resins maintained in contact with the surface for a period of time in order to get deep penetration. In the United States, treatment has focused on stabilizing entire structures or major portions of buildings by spraying them with acetone solutions of epoxy resins. The various techniques of application are discussed and evaluated. The book seeks to provide an expanded inventory of these different techniques allowing the conservator to make informed judgments.


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