Introduction to Project

Recommended Prerequisites

Knowledge in Conservation and Rehabilitation of properties (1^st cycle graduate level).

Teaching Methods

Tutorial classes in which the syllabus will be discussed in a systematic way using examples of interventions on heritage building and practical applications.

Learning Outcomes

The goal is to develop a coherent knowledge for intervention in Conservation and Rehabilitation in built cultural heritage, particularly directed to prepare the students in the context of intervention projects, based in practical and laboratory work, accompanied by tutorials. Main themes are the conservation of stone, mortar, ceramics, glass and metals in the context of heritage property as well as the compatibility of old and new materials.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Work using different techniques for characterization of materials under the Conservation and Rehabilitation subject with a particular focus on identifying pathologies in stone, mortar, ceramics, glass and metals. Application to specific objects of study with the proposal of intervention.

Head Lecturer(s)

Lídia Maria Gil Catarino

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Project: 100.0%

Bibliography

Stone in Architecture: Properties, Durability, Siegfried Siegesmund, Rolf Snethlage, 2011

Conservation of building & decorative stone, 1998 editors, John Ashurst, Francis G. Dimes, Oxford, Butterworth-Heinemann, reimp,2008

Illustrated glossary on stone deterioration patterns, ICOMOS-ISCS, 2008

Ancient & Historic Metals: Conservation and Scientific Research. David A. Scott, Jerry Podany, Brian B. Considine. Getty Conservation Institute, 1994

Metallography and Microstructure of Ancient and Historic Metals. David A. Scott. Getty Conservation Institute 1991

Practical Building Conservation: Mortars, plasters and renders.Alison Henry, John Stewart. Ashgate Publishing, Ltd., 2011

Practical Building Conservation: Glass and Glazing. English Heritage. Ashgate, 2012