Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Environmental factors that influence the deterioration of materials Introduction; Meteorological and climatic factors; Harmful effects of air, water and soil; Biodeterioration of materials Chapter 2: Environmental deterioration of metals Introduction; Electrochemical corrosion of metals; Types of corrosion; Corrosion environments; Corrosion protection methods; Economic impacts Chapter 3: Corrosivity of atmospheres - derivation and use of information Introduction; Corrosivity as a property of material-and-environment system; Classification of corrosivity for technical purposes basis for standardization; Classification of low corrosivity of indoor atmospheres; Derivation of corrosivity of exposure locations, monitoring; Using new knowledge to improve classification systems; Trends in corrosivity of atmosphere within Europe; Technical use of information on corrosivity; Mapping of regional layout of corrosivity of atmospheres; Conclusion Chapter 4: Atmospheric corrosion and conservation of copper and bronze Introduction; Atmospheric corrosion of copper and its alloys; Typical corrosion manifestations on copper and bronze objects; Selected methods of cleaning and conserving copper and bronze objects; Economic impacts; Impact of atmospheric corrosion of copper and its alloys on the environment; Case Studies Chapter 5: Environmental deterioration of concrete Introduction; Chemical deterioration of cement paste components; Deterioration of aggregates in concrete; Corrosion of steel reinforcement; Damage to concrete by repeated freezing and thawing; Mechanical deterioration of concrete; Structural consequences of environmental damage; Economic considerations Chapter 6: Corrosion of steel reinforcement Principles of corrosion; Damage to structural concrete due to corrosion; Final remarks Chapter 7: Environmental pollution effects on other building materials Introduction; Lime and mixed external coating; Plaster of Paris; Bricks; Natural stone; Deterioration of the sandstone adornment of the St. Peter and Paul's Cathedral in Brno Chapter 8: Environmental deterioration of building materials Introduction; Damage to residential and office buildings; Environmental damage to industrial buildings; Environmental damage to transportation infrastructure; Farm buildings deterioration; Deterioration of other structures Chapter 9: Environmental deterioration of timber Introduction; Wood as a material; Biological factors which cause deterioration; Non-biological factors that cause deterioration; Fire; Techniques for preserving wood; Fire retardants; Economic considerations