last modified: 08/03/2006

Course code: MS3252
Course name: Materials Degradation and Countermeasures
This concerns a Course
In the program of MSc MSE and of
EC (European Credits): 3 (1 EC concerns a work load of 28 hours)
Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
Department of MSE
Lecturer 1: Dik, dr. J.	Tel.: 015 - 27 89571 /
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Catalog data:	Course year:	MSc 2^nd year
	Course language:	English
		In case of Dutch: Please contact the lecturer about an English alternative, whenever needed.
	Semester:	1A
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Detailed description of topics: Precious historical artefacts are subject to degradation through time. This course studies the effect of various degradation factors on artworks, including temperature changes, moisture and UV radiation. The course has a focus on the diagnosis of degradation phenomena through materials analysis. It also includes a range of (passive and active) countermeasures that can be undertaken.
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