Information Package / Course Catalogue
Natural Stone Materials and Conservation Methods
Course Code: MRP123
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To give information about the construction and repair of stone materials used in architectural works.

Course Content

Formation and characteristics of the rocks and stones species, stone processing and workmanship; quarry and transport, masonry, tools used in stonework and traces on the stones, types of deterioration of stones; physical deterioration factors, chemical deterioration factors and bioderioration factors, methods of recognition of deterioration stones and detection of conservation situation, documentation, inventory methods and report.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Orhan İlksoy BOSTANCIOĞLU
Learning Outcomes
1.Information is given about the solar system and the formation of the earth, the structure of the earth, convection flow, crust motions, rock types and the basic minerals that form rocks.
2.General information about igneous rocks, basic minerals in igneous rocks, types of igneous rocks and their general characteristics are given.
3.Information is given on the basic properties, sedimentary minerals, types and properties of sedimentary rocks.
4.Information is given on the basic properties of metamorphic (metamorphic) rocks, their main minerals, types and properties.
5.In Antiquity, information is given about the methods of removing the stones from the quarry and moving to the construction site or workshop.
6.Information about hand tools used in antiquity stonework, usage patterns and traces left on the stone are given. patterns pattern
7.General information about Ancient Architecture and Modern architectural layouts is given.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Mac Kenzie, W.S. , A Color Atlas of Rocks and Minerals in Thin Section, New York 2007.
2.Famdon, J., The Practical Encyclopedia of Rocks and Minerals, London 2006.
3.Lazzrini, L., Pieper, R., The Deterioration and Conservation of Stone:Notes from the International Venetian Courses on Stone Restoration
4.Shadmon, A., Stone:An Introduction, Intermediate Technology Publications, London 1996
5.Lazzarini, L., Tabasso, M.L., Il Restauro della Pietra, Padova 1992. Torraca, G., Porous Building Materials, ICCROM, Roma 1981.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Formation of Rocks and Rock Types
Week 2 - Theoretical
Igneous (Volcanic) Rocks
Week 3 - Theoretical
Sedimentary Rocks
Week 4 - Theoretical
Metamorphic (Transfiguration) Rocks
Week 5 - Theoretical
Ancient Stone Work
Week 6 - Theoretical
Stonework Hand Tools
Week 7 - Theoretical
Stone Removal Methods
Week 8 - Theoretical
Topic repetition (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Distortion in Stone Works
Week 10 - Theoretical
Physical Impairments
Week 11 - Theoretical
Chemical Disorders
Week 12 - Theoretical
Chemical Disorders
Week 13 - Theoretical
Biological Disruptions
Week 14 - Theoretical
Due Diligence and Documentation in Stone Works
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment102020
Term Project1202
Midterm Examination111112
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)73
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026