CONS555 DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF MATERIAL DECAY IN HISTORIC STRUCTURES
Course Code: |
8560555 |
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
3(2-2) |
ECTS Credit: |
8.0 |
Department: |
Graduate Program In Conservation Of Cultural Heritage |
Language of Instruction: |
English |
Level of Study: |
Graduate |
Course Coordinator: |
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Offered Semester: |
Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Content
Introduction to the weathering processes of historic materials and the structure with emphasis on stone, brick, mortar, plaster, timber and metal. Diagnostic studies on materials decay and their relationship with the building systems. The use of analytical data for diagnosis and conservation. Repair and conservation treatments for stone, brick, mortar, plaster, timber and metal.