The Effects of Air Pollution on Cultural Heritage

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Hamilton, Ron. (Editor), Kucera, Vladimir. (Editor), Tidblad, Johan. (Editor), Watt, John. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: Boston, MA : Springer US, 2009.
• Subjects: Environmental sciences.; Regional planning.; Architecture.; Building construction.; Environmental management.; Environmental protection.; Humanities.; Environment.; Atmospheric Protection/Air Quality Control/Air Pollution.; Cultural Heritage.; Environmental Management.; Urbanism.; Building Repair and Maintenance.; Landscape/Regional and Urban Planning.
• Online Access: https://ezaccess.library.uitm.edu.my/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-84893-8

This book examines the impact of air pollution on cultural heritage materials, which is a serious concern because it can lead to loss of important parts of our history and culture. Damage includes corrosion, bio-degradation and soiling. In recent years, there have been major changes in both the sour...

Table of Contents:

• Environmental Conditions
• Pollution Concentrations
• Corrosion and Soiling Mechanisms
• Observed Levels of Corrosion and Soiling
• Dose  Response Functions
• Trends in Pollution, Corrosion and Soiling
• Economic Evaluation
• Stock at Risk
• Air Quality Policy
• Assessing and Managing Risks to our Built Heritage
• References.