Surface Weathering of Tuffs: Compositional and Microstructural Changes in the Building Stones of the Medieval Castles of Hungary

Volcanic tuffs have a historical tradition of usage in Northern Hungary as dimension stones for monumental construction, Ottoman architecture, common dwellings, etc., admirable at its best in the medieval castles of Eger and Sirok. This research explores tuff deterioration in the castle walls, deali...

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Main Authors: Luigi Germinario, Ákos Török
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Minerals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/10/4/376