| Description |
xvii, 578 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Natural science in archaeology |
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Natural science in archaeology.
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| Contents |
1. History of Wood Conservation -- 2. Wood Structure -- 3. Wood Properties -- 4. Corrosion Behavior of Wood -- 5. Biological Deterioration of Wood -- 6. Diagnosis of Wood Condition -- 7. Liquid Wood Preservatives -- 8. Fumigants -- 9. Physical Control Methods -- 10. Biological Methods -- 11. Consolidants -- 12. Adhesives and Gap Fillers |
| Summary |
"This handbook is the most comprehensive, up-to-date source of information on the history of wood conservation, on the structure and properties of wood, on organisms causing deterioration, on methods of diagnosis of wood condition, on materials and methods of wood preservation, on consolidation of deteriorated wood, and on wood adhesives." (Publisher's Web page) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Subject |
Archaeology -- Methodology.
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Woodwork -- Conservation and restoration -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Wood -- Preservation -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Wood -- Chemistry -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Antiquities -- Collection and preservation -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Cultural property -- Protection.
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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Handbooks and manuals.
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| Author |
Unger, Wibke.
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Schniewind, Arno P.
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| LC no. |
2001020310 |
| ISBN |
3540415807 acid-free paper |
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