Conserving Stone Heritage: Traditional and Innovative Materials and Techniques

Dedication.- Preface; F. Gherardi, N.P. Maravelaki.- Chapter 1.  Preliminary investigations, condition assessment and mapping of the deterioration patterns; D. Gulotta, L. Toniolo.- Chapter 2. Surface cleaning: implications from choices & future perspectives; N.P. Maravelaki.- Chapter 3: Laser cleaning on stonework; principles, case studies and future prospects; P. Pouli.- Chapter 4. Stone consolidation. Between science and practice; J. Delgado Rodrigues.- Chapter 5. Current and future trends in protective treatments for stone heritage; F. Gherardi.- Chapter 6. Mortars for Restoration: set-up parameters and developing mortar design areas; M. Apostolopoulou, A. Moropoulou.- Chapter 7. Repair mortars/grouts for reinstatement of stone units in Historic Structures; I. Papayianni.- Chapter 8. In situ assessment of conservation treatments and monitoring of their effectiveness; S. Bracci and B. Sacchi.