Effects of Temper on Strength of Ceramics: Response to Bronitsky and Hamer

Effects of Temper on Strength of Ceramics: Response to Bronitsky and Hamer

Results of strength tests on sand- and shell-tempered ceramics reported by Bronitsky and Hamer (1986) are difficult to interpret because of flawed experimental procedures and have questionable relevance to the archaeological record. Results from an improved procedure suggest shell-tempered ceramics...

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Veröffentlicht in:American antiquity 1989-07, Vol.54 (3), p.579-588
1. Verfasser: Feathers, James K.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Antiquities
Aragonite
Archaeological chemistry
Archaeology
Calcite
Ceramic materials
Ceramics
Comments
Design and construction
Field archaeology
History of technology
Methods
Pottery
Prehistoric pottery
Sand
Tempering
Toughness
Woodland culture
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Zusammenfassung:Results of strength tests on sand- and shell-tempered ceramics reported by Bronitsky and Hamer (1986) are difficult to interpret because of flawed experimental procedures and have questionable relevance to the archaeological record. Results from an improved procedure suggest shell-tempered ceramics as produced in prehistoric southeastern Missouri were stronger and tougher than sand-tempered counterparts.
ISSN:0002-7316
2325-5064
DOI:10.2307/280784