Engineering issues in restoration. Cultural deposit growth effect on preservation of stone churches in Tomsk

Abstract

The article explores the negative impact of the grown cultural deposit on stone monuments of Tomsk and ways of its elimination. The urgency is caused by the continuous and complex influence of the grow cultural deposit on historical buildings.Purpose: The article considers changes in urban development and conditions and new threats of monument preservation and their impact; gives recommendations for the conservation of Tomsk churches and the improvement of their territories.Methodology/approach: The literature review, the analysis of general technical state of stone monuments in view of the ground water influence on them and proposals on this influence elimination. Articles, books and conferences of various authors – archaeologists and architects – given in the references.Research findings: Recommendations are given to eliminate the negative impact of the increased cultural deposit, including the territory planning, replacement of coatings, installation of dewatering electro-osmotic devices, impervious curtains, hydrophobization of foundations, restoration of waterproofing and backsplash in compliance with specifications. The importance of informing the population about consequences of uncontrolled cultural deposit growth is noted herein.Originality: The analysis of the technical state of stone churches of Tomsk such as Aleksander Nevsky and Peter and Paul; recommendations for eliminating the negative impact of the increased cultural deposit growth.