Limestone film

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Limestone film

This film describes the use of limestone as a building material.

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Film details

This film describes the use of limestone as a building material and explores its failure, repair and conservation.

Topics include:

  • geology
  • quarrying
  • carving and dressing
  • laying
  • defects
  • methods of repair
  • cleaning
  • case studies.

Format

  • It is 30 minutes long and is available in WMV, Flash and Quicktime formats.
  • Copyright UWE Bristol 2001

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