Slate as Dimension Stone

Origin, Standards, Properties, Mining and Deposits
1. Auflage 2020
ISBN: 978-3-030-35666-8
Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 492 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 916 g

Reihe: Springer Mineralogy

This book offers a comprehensive review devoted exclusively to slate as dimension stone. Beginning with a description of the slate as dimension stone, the book describes the origin of slate and related geological phenomena.

It thoroughly explains key data acquisition methods and techniques, which are accompanied by extensive data. In turn, slate standards are introduced and compared with regard to their importance for product quality. The book covers in detail the specific petrographical, fabric, strength, physical properties and weathering behaviour of slates.

The chapter on mining and production provides an overview of the different forms of exploitation and related geotechnical aspects, together with production and workflow design, from the beginning to the final product.

The second part comprises a thorough description of worldwide slate deposits and their geology, properties and appearance as well as a brief introduction of the history.

Given its scope and accessible format, the book represents an essential guide for scientists, engineers, and professionals in geology, conservation science, architecture, and mining, as well as readers who are active in the slate industry.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Wichert, Jörn

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Geologie Geotechnik
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Geologie
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Petrologie, Mineralogie
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltschutz, Umwelterhaltung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1.Slate in architecture.- 2.The origin of slate.- 3.Methodology and standards.- 4.Properties of slate.- 5.Weathering of slate.- 6.Mining of slate and production.- 7.Slate deposits.