Difference between revisions of "Sphinxstone"

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==Resources and Citations==
 
==Resources and Citations==
* Scott Lynn Paden, [http://www.citadeldca.com Citadel DCs] contributed information, June 2022.
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* Scott Lynn Paden, [http://www.citadeldca.com Citadel DCA] contributed information, June 2022.
 
* Richard Pieper, 'The Maintenance, Repair and Replacement of Historic Cast Stone' NPS, Technical Briefs #42 [https://www.nps.gov/tps/how-to-preserve/briefs/42-cast-stone.htm Link]
 
* Richard Pieper, 'The Maintenance, Repair and Replacement of Historic Cast Stone' NPS, Technical Briefs #42 [https://www.nps.gov/tps/how-to-preserve/briefs/42-cast-stone.htm Link]
  
  
 
[[Category:Materials database]]
 
[[Category:Materials database]]

Revision as of 15:19, 5 June 2022

Deterioration of Sphinxstone block
Courtesy of Citadel DCA

Description

[Sphinx Acoustical Company] An acoustic Cast stone produced by the Sphinx Acoustical Company. In 1934, Sphinxstone was used in the construction of the Mellon Auditorium in Washington DC. During restoration of the building, visual inspection of the stone indicates that mollusk shell, and white Portlands were used in the concrete mixture. Other fillers and binders are unknown.

Sphinxstone label

Resources and Citations

  • Scott Lynn Paden, Citadel DCA contributed information, June 2022.
  • Richard Pieper, 'The Maintenance, Repair and Replacement of Historic Cast Stone' NPS, Technical Briefs #42 Link

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