22585
Accession Number
32396
Title Of Article Chaper
The physical characteristics of rock cliff figures in Sichuan province
Title Of Journal Book
Sciences of Conservation and Archaeology
Volume
21
Issue
2
Pages
48-52
Collation
5 p. : ills.
Reference Bibliography
Includes bibliographic references
ISSN
1005-1538
Language Of Text
Chinese
Language Of Summary
Chinese;English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
Damage to the rock cliff figures, such as weathering, denudation, and cracking caused by natural force, are very much related to the rock’s physical and chemical composition. Therefore, it is important to study and analyze the physical characteristics of rocks before starting a preservation project for the rock cliff figures. Random samples taken from various rock cliff figures in the area have been tested. Results show that the rock is sandstone with a natural tendency for crumbling (softening). These findings establish a basic foundation to begin protection project on the rock cliff figures.
Keywords
rock;cliff;figure;sandstone;stone;engineering;physics;physical;characteristics
pub_id
22585