Charles Selwitz
Biographic Data
| ID | 164074 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Charles Selwitz |
| GIVEN NAMES | Charles |
| FAMILY NAME | Selwitz |
| SIGNATURE | SELWITZ C |
| AFFILIATIONS | J. Paul Getty Museum |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1990 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2004 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Reburial research
Preservation through reburial is an effective strategy for cultural sites, and information exists that identifies broad categories of fill type, materials and the below-ground physico-chemical and biological conditions that favour survival of cultural artefacts. This apart, relatively little systematic research and testing has been undertaken on the reburial of archaeological materials under alternating wet—dry conditions, which pertain in many a…
The evaluation of crystallization modifiers for controlling salt damage to limestone
Saving the Fort Selden ruins
A four-step process for the stabilization of fragile, exposed historic adobe structures has been developed. The structures are first stabilized by consolidation with an alkoxysilane. Protection for the tops of walls is provided by capping with mud made with an acrylic polymer emulsion instead of water. A similar modified mud is then sprayed over the entire structure to provide a veneer that does not significantly change the appearance of the wall…
Deterioration of the Great Sphinx
The well-being of the Sphinx is a concern of all peoples of the world. While deterioration of this venerable monument has occurred over most of its history when it was not covered, 20thcentury environmental factors appear to be hastening these changes. FIGIRE 1 shoivs the Sphinx as it was in 1850. This is the first knoivn photograph and it was taken by Masinie Du Camp. FIGURE2 was taken in November 1989 and shows modern efforts to protect the Sph…
Deterioration of the Great Sphinx
The well-being of the Sphinx is a concern of all peoples of the world. While deterioration of this venerable monument has occurred over most of its history when it was not covered, 20thcentury environmental factors appear to be hastening these changes. FIGIRE 1 shoivs the Sphinx as it was in 1850. This is the first knoivn photograph and it was taken by Masinie Du Camp. FIGURE2 was taken in November 1989 and shows modern efforts to protect the Sph…
Saving the Fort Selden ruins
A four-step process for the stabilization of fragile, exposed historic adobe structures has been developed. The structures are first stabilized by consolidation with an alkoxysilane. Protection for the tops of walls is provided by capping with mud made with an acrylic polymer emulsion instead of water. A similar modified mud is then sprayed over the entire structure to provide a veneer that does not significantly change the appearance of the wall…
The evaluation of crystallization modifiers for controlling salt damage to limestone
Reburial research
Preservation through reburial is an effective strategy for cultural sites, and information exists that identifies broad categories of fill type, materials and the below-ground physico-chemical and biological conditions that favour survival of cultural artefacts. This apart, relatively little systematic research and testing has been undertaken on the reburial of archaeological materials under alternating wet—dry conditions, which pertain in many a…
Building materials and conservation (3 works) · Archaeology (2 works) · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies (2 works) · Chemical Engineering (2 works) · Conservation Techniques and Studies (2 works) · Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis (2 works) · Engineering (2 works) · History (2 works) · Adobe (1 work) · Ancient history (1 work)