Selection, Procurement, and Description of Salem Limestone Samples Used to Study the Effects of Acid Rain

摘要

This report describes the selection, procurement, and description of the Salem Limestone to be used in field exposure tests to assess the effects of acid rain on building stone. The rationale for choosing Salem Limestone is given and a brief geological description of the stone is provided. Preparation of the stone samples for field exposure, including cutting, surface finishing and labeling, is presented.