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Vol. 8, No. 30 (2014) pp. pages 145-152
Thermal degradation in Carrara marbles as the cause of deformation of cladding slabs
Marble slabs, typically used as façade panels to externally cover buildings, might permanently deform after a certain time of environmental exposure. This phenomenon, called bowing, is generally accompanied by a reduction of strength which…