Sixty-seven communications presented to the international technical conference held in Athens (Greece), 31 October to 3 November 1989, deal with the various problems of masonry building consolidation and repair.
12 papers cover different problems of the treatment and conservation of adobe structures. Consolidation and stabilization of earthen buildings and ruins is dealt with in detail.
Final report of an inquiry carried out in museums, historical institutes and conservation centres of Latin America and Portugal to identify their origins, organization, staff activities and needs.