Art Conservation by W. (Bill) Wei - 9789815129632

Art ConservationMechanical Properties and Testing of Materials\nAuthor(s): W. (Bill) Wei\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Jenny Stanford Publishing, Singapore\nImprint: Jenny Stanford Publishing\nISBN-13: 9789815129632, 978-9815129632\nSynopsis\nConservators and other museum professionals face a large number of issues involving the mechanical behavior of materials, including questions on craquelure, restoring physically damaged objects, art in transport, or the selection of adhesives. However, science in conservation and museum studies curricula often focus primarily on chemistry. This book fills this important gap in conservation training. It amalgamates Dr. Weis extensive experiencealmost 20 years in the aircraft and energy industries dealing with the mechanical properties and lifespan of engineering components, and 25 years in conservation science addressing issues such as vibrations, shock, and mechanical testing of conservation materials. This unique book introduces the basics of t.