Erosion Simulation
Wax Experimentations
Investigation Log A
This page explores using wax as a substitute for stone/concrete to simulate the effects of accelerated weathering caused by water and other substances. Since it is impossible to speed up the natural process of eroding concrete, wax is used as a proxy to investigate the effects of weathering. Studying the erosion of different wax composites aims to understand better how water can infiltrate and damage materials.
Investigation Log B
This page continues to explore using wax as a substitute for stone/concrete to simulate the effects of accelerated weathering caused by water and other substances. Since it is impossible to speed up the natural process of eroding concrete, wax is used as a proxy to investigate the effects of weathering. Studying the erosion of different wax composites aims to understand better how water can infiltrate and damage materials.
Wax as a Proxy To Investigate Weathering: Erosion is the leading cause of weathering. The experiments attempt to understand how water can break through materials by eroding wax composites. The experiments are vital in understanding how to choreograph decay to design enduring architecture.