Science and Technology for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage

Definition of the non metallic materials: binder and non binder materials. Materials for monuments based on silica binders and non binders: crude and fired clays. Chemical-physical and mechanical properties. Ancient and modern manufacturing, ancient and modern uses, decay phenomena. Conservation studies. Materials for monuments based on gypsum: properties, applications, decay and their conservation. Materials for monuments based on calcareous binder and non binders: Chemical-physical and mechanical properties. Ancient and modern manufacturing, ancient and modern uses, decay phenomena. Conservation studies. The wood and the stones as materials for monuments and decorations: ancient and modern applications: Conservation studies. Polymeric materials as materials for construction and for restoration. Painted and non painted surfaces on monuments: conservation problems and case studies.

Chemistry Conservation chemistry

Fulvio Cairoli Giuliani L' edilizia nell'antichità. Con CD-ROM, Carocci, 2006 Aurora Cagnana, L'archeologia dei materiali da costruzione, SAP società archeologica editore, 2000 T.Mannoni, E.Giannichedda, Archeologia della produzione, Einaudi editore, 2003 G.Torraca, Lectures on Materials Science for Architectural Conservation, The Getty Conservation Institute 2009

Lectures in room, specific seminars of experts in conservation and restoration, practical exercises in laboratory using instruments for the characterization of the materials and thier decay

Free attendance, but it is suggested the presence for a large comprehention of the arguments

Oral examination questions/answers on topics covered in class. Time of the exam max 1 hour. The exam will demonstrate the knowledge acquired by the student on the different aspects of the nature of the non-metallic material, its chemical, physical and mechanical degradation and the ability to provide a conservative solution

Lectures in room, specific seminars of experts in conservation and restoration, practical exercises in laboratory using instruments for the characterization of the materials and thier decay