Volcanic rock mechanics : rock mechanics and geo-engineering in volcanic environments ; papers from the 3rd International Workshop, Puerto de la Cruz, Teneriffe (Canary Islands), Spain, 31 May - 1 June 2010

Volcanic Rock Mechanics Includes Papers And Special Lectures Of The 3rd International Workshop On Volcanic Rocks, Rock Mechanics And Geo-engineering In Volcanic Environments, Which Was Held Within The Framework Of The Congress “cities On Volcanoes6-tenerife 2010” (puerto De La Cruz, Tenerife, Spain, 31 May – 4 June 2010). The Book Is A Comprehensive Collection Of The Most Relevant Topics Related To Rock Mechanics And Geo-engineering In Volcanic Environments, Including: - Geomechanical Characterization Of Volcanic Materials; - Instabilities In Volcanic Islands: Slope Stability, Large Landslides And Collapse Phenomena; - Geoengineering And Infrastructures In Volcanic Environments; - Construction Materials. Volcanic Rock Mechanics Is Of Interests To Academics, Engineers, Consultants, Designers, Contractors And Professionals Involved In Rock Mechanics And Geo-engineering In Volcanic Environments. Content: Preface Organization Session 1 Keynote lecture - Bulk and surface properties in stone conservation Technical papers - Influence of measuring conditions on roughness parameters of ornamental rocks - Natural and artificial micro-cracking in limestone: A model of response to freezing-thawing - Digital image processing techniques as a tool for evaluating and mapping patinas on granite monuments - Water-rock interaction and its effect on the weathering of Yungang grottoes - Latvian dolomite - stone in art and architecture - Weathering and consolidation of grottoes along the Silk Road of China - Bowing of marble slabs: An integrated measurement system to monitor and predict the facade weathering - Monitoring of water absorption in sedimentary rocks by X-ray computer tomography - Characteristics and morphology of weathering crusts on porous limestone, the role of climate and air pollution - Some aspects of degradability of argillaceous rocks - Analysis of weathering and internal texture on the engineering properties of granites - Geological environment and engineering characteristics of Jiaohe Session 2 Keynote lecture - Interventions in foundations, applicable techniques and pathology Technical papers - Characterisation and conservation of vesicular basalt materials of bronze age Nuraghi (Sardinia) - Volcanic rocks (middle and early Miocene) in Sardinian bronze age constructions. - The ignimbrites of Su Monte temple in Sorradile - Application of different techniques for the construction of basement levels in singular buildings - Reinforcement of the Puente de Toledo and Puente de Segovia bridges during the works on the M-30 motorway, Madrid - The crossing of the Canal Imperial de Aragon with the Ronda de la Hispanidad in Zaragoza - Reinforcement of the foundations of the west wing of the Barcelona Clinic Hospital - The restoration of San Pedro cliff at the Alhambra, an example of the preservation of historic sites - Mechanical analysis of weakness planes and durability of cladding stone used in monuments and singular buildings - Rock mechanics tests in the church of the Serra do Pilar monastery - Excavation of a building located in the historical old town of Valladolid Geological patterns in the collapse of certain rock sanctuaries of Spain - Consolidation treatment for the Roman Bridge in Cordoba - Stabilization and consolidation of Mogao Grottoes in China Author index