Material Chronometry & Dating
Exploration of advanced techniques like thermoluminescence and X-ray fluorescence to establish the temporal sequences of historical building materials.
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Material Chronometry & Dating
Marcus Sterling
Stratigraphic Analysis of the Fleet Sewer: Chronometric Markers of Victorian Infill
An examination of chronometric paleontology applied to the Fleet Sewer, focusing on the 1860s construction records of Sir Joseph Bazalgette and the analysis of Victorian brickwork, Gault clay, and cement chemistry.
Material Chronometry & Dating
Julian Thorne
X-Ray Fluorescence and the Evolution of Lime Mortars in Paris Haussmann Facades
This article explores the application of chronometric paleontology and X-ray fluorescence to date and analyze the limestone and mortar compositions of Paris's Haussmann-era facades.
Material Chronometry & Dating
Elena Vance
Mortar Fingerprinting: Dating London's Post-1666 Rebuilding Phases
A technical look at how archaeologists use mortar fingerprinting and X-ray fluorescence to date London's reconstruction following the Great Fire of 1666.
Material Chronometry & Dating
Siobhan O'Malley
Ferrous Degradation and Patina Development in the Brooklyn Bridge: A Case Study in Chronometric Corrosion
The application of chronometric paleontology to the Brooklyn Bridge reveals a 140-year record of metallurgical evolution and environmental degradation. By analyzing ferrous patinas and structural stratigraphy, researchers can distinguish between original 1883 Roebling steel and mid-century urban reinforcements.
