Bio-deterioration of stone and concrete by Melanopsis praemorsa in Gan-HaShlosha national park—A case study
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Abstract
Gan HaShlosha national park contain two ponds of running brackish water. Dams were built on the ponds in the 80 s. Some masonary from the dams, as well as other underwater structure, have deteriorated. Mortar and concrete of the same dams is un-deteriorated. Concrete in tunnel, built during the 50’s on the same location, is also deteriorated. The depth of deterioration was quantified. Rebound of involved materials was measured by Schmidt hammer. Deterioration due to abrasion was negated. Observation shows high density of the snail Melanopsis praemorsa on deteriorated surface. The evidence lead to the conclusion that the snails are the cause for deterioration. This deterioration may be severe and fast, relatively to expected useful life of masonry structure, but is restricted to specific environments.
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OpenAlex topics: Building materials and conservation · Marine and environmental studies · Subterranean biodiversity and taxonomy
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