49382
Accession Number
29153
Author
Heiman, J.L.
Editor
Ciabach, J.
Author Affiliation
National Building Technology Centre. Sydney
Title Of Article Chaper
How useful is short-term testing in the assessment of the long-term durability of sandstone?
Title Of Journal Book
VIth International Congress on Deterioration and Conservation of Stone, Torun, 12-14 September 1988. Proceedings
Pages
356-366
Collation
Bibliog., 6 figs.
Publisher
Nicholas Copernicus University. Press Department
Publisher City
Torun
Language Of Text
English
Language Of Summary
English
Literature Type
Monograph : Conference proceedings
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
Restoration work on Sydney's General Post Office required the opening of a new quarry to provide replacement sandstone. Information is given on laboratory and site investigations carried out to assess the stone's durability and uniformity. -- AATA
Keywords
Sydney General Post Office (Australia) Sandstone Replacement; Sandstone Cladding;Sandstone Durability Testing AATA
pub_id
49382