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Author
Brown, P. W. | Clifton, J. R.
Title
Abode. 1: The Properties of Adobe.
Coporate
National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC
Journal
Studies in Conservation, Vol. 23, 139-146, 1978
Keywords
structures
Abstract
The uses, composition and properties of adobe are briefly reviewed and the processes contributing to the deterioration of adobe structures are assessed. Understanding of these processes must precede selection of effective preservation methods.