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Multianalytical approach to diagnosis and conservation of building materials: the case of Punta Troia Castle in Marettimo (Aegadian Islands—Sicily, Italy)

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The paper presents the results of a multianalytical study carried out through laboratory investigations on building materials of “Punta Troia Castle” in Marettimo Island (Sicily). The main aims of the work were to characterize the petrographic nature and to determine the geological provenance of the stone materials used to build the castle as well as to define the causes and mechanisms at the origin of their decay, in order to support and ensure greater durability to the restoration interventions. Based on the collected data, the local dolomitic limestone may be stated as the main stone for reconstruction purposes. In fact, this building stone shows low porosity, high compactness and a very good durability with respect to any other lithotypes identified in the building structure of the castle.

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  1. LAMA – Laboratory for Analysis of the Ancient Materials, University Iuav of Venice, San Polo 2468, 30125, Venice, Italy

    Fabrizio Antonelli & Elena Tesser

  2. Conservation Architect, Via P. Fardella 87, 91027, Paceco, Trapani, Italy

    Angela Savalli

  3. CNR – Institute for the Conservation and Valorization of Cultural Heritage, Via Madonna del Piano 10, Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy

    Emma Cantisani & Fabio Fratini

  4. Department of Physical Sciences, Earth and Environment, University of Siena, Via Laterina 8, 53100, Siena, Italy

    Marco Giamello

  5. Department of Earth Sciences, University of Pisa, Via S. Maria 53, 56126, Pisa, Italy

    Marco Lezzerini

  6. Applied and Laser Spectroscopy Laboratory, ICCOM-CNR, Research Area of Pisa, Via G. Moruzzi 1, 56124, Pisa, Italy

    Marco Lezzerini

  7. Department of Earth Sciences, University of Florence, Via G. La Pira 4, 50121, Florence, Italy

    Elena Pecchioni

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Antonelli, F., Savalli, A., Cantisani, E. et al. Multianalytical approach to diagnosis and conservation of building materials: the case of Punta Troia Castle in Marettimo (Aegadian Islands—Sicily, Italy). Appl. Phys. A 122, 264 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00339-016-9803-6

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