Archive:: International Journal of Materials Science and Applications:: Science Publishing Group

Volume 5, Issue 6, December 2016

Conservation-Oriented Structural Analysis of the Spire of Barcelona Cathedral

Ahmed Elyamani

Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6-2, December 2016

Pages: 1-9

Received: 13 May 2016

Accepted: 22 July 2016

Published: 3 September 2016

DOI: 10.11648/j.ijmsa.s.2016050602.11

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This article belongs to the Special Issue New Strategies for Conservation of Historical Objects, Principles and Practical Applications

Abstract: The spire of Barcelona cathedral suffered from severe problems due to the corrosion of the steel ties used in reinforcing its stone masonry beams. Wide visible cracks were noticed in the stone beams and large parts were detached. Therefore, the full spire was dismantled and reconstructed using titanium ties to eliminate the corrosion problem. A fin... Show More

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Preventive Conservation of Historic Textile from the Ultraviolet Degradation due to Light Exposure in Egyptian Museums

Harby E. Ahmed, Sameh M. Reda, Dina Yehia, Yassin Ziddan

Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6-2, December 2016

Pages: 10-14

Received: 16 July 2016

Accepted: 19 July 2016

Published: 3 September 2016

DOI: 10.11648/j.ijmsa.s.2016050602.12

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This article belongs to the Special Issue New Strategies for Conservation of Historical Objects, Principles and Practical Applications

Abstract: Historic Textiles are safer from light degradation when exposed to ultraviolet radiation emit from different kind of illumination either natural or artificial in uncontrolled and poor Egyptian museums. This article is present an experimental study of using different materials as coating in order to reduce the UV amount on display of historic textil... Show More

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Natural Bed of Masonry Stones and Its Effect on the Stability of Wall Stucco Decoration in Historical Buildings

Mohamed Atyia Hawash, Hala Afifi Mahmoud, Mohamed Abd El Motelb Etman

Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6-2, December 2016

Pages: 15-21

Received: 31 August 2016

Accepted: 21 October 2016

Published: 17 January 2017

DOI: 10.11648/j.ijmsa.s.2016050602.13

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This article belongs to the Special Issue New Strategies for Conservation of Historical Objects, Principles and Practical Applications

Abstract: The paper aims to achieve Proper knowledge of the properties of stone and understanding deterioration factors and deterioration mechanisms are necessary for successful maintenance, protection and suitable conservation interventions. avoiding technical errors that occur during building up the building. These technical errors cause stucco decoration ... Show More

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