35880
Accession Number
21785
Compiler
Alva, Alejandro; Houben, Hugo
Title Of Journal Book
5th International Meeting of Experts on the Conservation of Earthen Architecture = 5e Reunion Internationale D'Experts sur la Conservation de L'Architecture de Terre
Collation
133 p. : ills.
Reference Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references
Publisher
Craterre
Publisher City
Grenoble
ISBN
9290770872
Language Of Text
English;French
Language Of Summary
French
Literature Type
Monograph
Literature Level
Monographic
Meeting
International Meeting of Experts on the Conservation of Earthen Architecture (5th) = Reunion Internationale D'Experts sur la Conservation de L'Architecture de Terre (5e)
Meeting City
Rome
Meeting Country
Italy
Abstract
12 papers cover different problems of the treatment and conservation of adobe structures. Consolidation and stabilization of earthen buildings and ruins is dealt with in detail. Results of laboratory and field testing are compared and discussed.
Keywords
earthen;adobe;architecture;preservation;stabilization; consolidation; decay CAL
pub_id
35880
Meeting Date
19871022-19871023