Development and assessment of protective winter covers for marble statuaries of the Schlossbrücke, Berlin (Germany)

Abstract

The present study documents the results of an inter-disciplinary model project that was planned with the aim of developing an innovative winter covering system for marble statuaries located on the Schlossbrücke (Berlin). Such a system would need to fulfil the various requirements for structural stability, aesthetics, climate and practical use. This applied research represents the first complex scientific study of the sustainability of a winter covering system. The study is characterised by the use of complex scientific instruments such as special laboratory analysis and numerical simulation tools. The interaction between the environment and the artefacts in connection with the innovative winter covering structures were studied by extensive climatic monitoring.

Effects of different drying temperatures on the physical and mechanical properties of some marbles (Muğla, Turkey) during salt crystallization tests

“…The expansion and contraction in the marble due to heat may create some stresses inside of the stone and may fracture it due to permanent deformation (Royer-Carfagni 1999;Siegesmund et al 2000;Logan 2003;Weiss et al 2004;Rodriguez-Gordillo and SaezPerez 2006;Yavuz and Topal 2007;Cantisani et al 2009;Yavuz et al 2010;Luque et al 2011a, b;Ruedrich et al 2011;Bandini and Berry 2013;Ozguven and Ozcelik 2013;Shushakova et al 2013a, b;González-Gómez et al 2015). Bowing of the slabs may occur after the use of the marbles (Weiss et al 2003;Koch and Siegesmund 2004).…”