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This unique book introduces the basics of the mechanical properties and behavior of materials and objects, with examples and exercises based on conservation practice. The book is specifically for the conservation community and professionals with little or no background in mechanical engineering.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
1. Introduction 2. Static Mechanical Properties 3. Dynamic Mechanical Properties 4. Mechanical Testing 5. Advanced Concepts
Über den Autor / die Autorin
W. (Bill) Wei was a senior conservation scientist at the Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands, Amsterdam, until his retirement in 2021, and is now an independent consultant. He has a BSE in mechanical engineering (Princeton University, 1977) and a PhD in materials science (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1983). Before working in cultural heritage, he spent almost 20 years in industrial materials research and development in the areas of fracture mechanics, fatigue, and corrosion. Dr. Wei has since been conducting research and consulting on the effects of vibrations and mechanical stresses on the condition of fragile works of art for more than 20 years. He also conducts research on perception related to conservation treatments and object appearance, risks for objects due to mechanical loads, and conservation ethics.
