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	== Stone Inspection ==		== Stone Inspection ==
	[[File:Masegni inspection.jpg\|thumb\|Each Masegni is inspected]]		[[File:Masegni inspection.jpg\|thumb\|Each Masegni is inspected]]
	The pallets filled with the [[Masegni]] are transported to a delegated area in order to clean and inspect the stones. Each stone is cleaned of any remaining ''[[Mortar\|Malta]]'' cement and inspected to determine whether they're still usable. Since these ancient stones are so valuable they are reused as much as possible and only discarded for one of four reasons. Firstly if the stone has imperfections such as cracks or chips that jeopardize the structural integrety of the stone it is discarded. Another reason why a stone may be discarded is if it served as a ''[[Caditoia]]'' and therefore has drain holes. A stone will also not be reused if it has a metal cap installed. Lastly the size of the stones are determined using a Venetian tool coined a ''[[Dima]]''. If it is determined that the stone is too small it is discarded. Because traditional [[Masegni]] are so valuable the size restrictions on these stones is more flexible than new [[Masegni]]. If for any reason a stone is discarded it must be recorded and the reason why given. On average 1 out of every 3 stones is not reusable.<ref>''The "Masegne" of Venice. Methodology of intervention in the pavement history of Venice.'', Insula spa.</ref>		The pallets filled with the [[Masegni]] are transported to a delegated area in order to clean and inspect the stones. Each stone is cleaned of any remaining ''[[Mortar\|Malta]]'' cement and inspected to determine whether they're still usable. Since these ancient stones are so valuable they are reused as much as possible and only discarded for one of four reasons. Firstly if the stone has imperfections such as cracks or chips that jeopardize the structural integrety of the stone it is discarded. Another reason why a stone may be discarded is if it served as a ''Caditoia'' and therefore has drain holes. A stone will also not be reused if it has a metal cap installed. Lastly the size of the stones are determined using a Venetian tool coined a ''[[Dima]]''. If it is determined that the stone is too small it is discarded. Because traditional [[Masegni]] are so valuable the size restrictions on these stones is more flexible than new [[Masegni]]. If for any reason a stone is discarded it must be recorded and the reason why given. On average 1 out of every 3 stones is not reusable.<ref>''The "Masegne" of Venice. Methodology of intervention in the pavement history of Venice.'', Insula spa.</ref>
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	== Packaging and Disposal ==		== Packaging and Disposal ==
	[[File:pink pallet.jpg\|left\|thumb\|Masegni to be disposed are placed on pink pallets]]		[[File:pink pallet.jpg\|left\|thumb\|Masegni to be disposed are placed on pink pallets]]

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[[File:paving restoration.jpg|right|thumb|300 px|Paving restoration of Calle Large Contarina]]
Venice's ancient walk ways and historical [[Masegni]] stones hold an invaluable amount of cultural and historical value. It is for this reason that the restoration process of Venice's [[Streets]] has a very tedious and methodical procedure to ensure that the heritage is sustained during the maintenance process. The restoration process created by [[Insula]] has 8 steps that must be followed rigorously by contracted companies taking on restoration work. After the restoration has been done all data regarding the project is compiled into an in depth stone registration report. This report includes the registration of every stone present on the street, all stones reused, discarded as well as a project overview.

== Census ==
[[File:street overhead pic.jpg|thumb|An ariel view of Calle Larga Contarina prior to restoration]]
The first step in the restoration process takes place in [[Insula]] offices, before contracting the work, or even receiving the necessary grants to perform the restoration. An aerial picture is taken and an exact blue print type diagram is generated. This diagram has the exact measurement and shape of each stone present on the street in intervention. Each [[Masegno]] stone is then given a registration number. The stones numbers are by ''[[On the Run|Corso]]'' number and ''[[Masegno]]'' number in that ''[[On the Run|Corso]]'' (ex. 3-14 is ''[[On the Run|Corso]]'' 3 Stone 14). After this in depth census is done and the grant is received the physical work can begin. As of late a more summarized census has been adopted so as not to waste time and resources if a grant is denied.
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== Numbering and Scarifying of Joints ==
[[File:numbered masegni.jpg|thumb|Stones are numbered and joints scored]]
The second step in the process is to number each individual [[Masegno]]. To do this workers physically mark each stone with its predesignated registration number using a chalk like marker. After numbering the stones the [[street|Street Joints]] are cleared of cement or mud (to see more about pavement joints see [[Street]]).
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== Measurements ==
[[File:Stone measured.jpg|left|thumb|Stones location recorded with measurements]]
Each [[Masegno]]stones distance from the end of the [[Street]] is measured and recorded in order to have the exact location of the stone. By taking measurements of the stones distances the work crew can also tell how big the ''fuga'' or "gaps" in between each stone is. If the joint exceeds the [[street|Measurement Restriction]] a stone will have to be replaced. In addition to this inspection the area of stones that cover the street area versus the area covered by gaps is calculated and recorded. On average each street is composed of 90% stones and 10% gaps.<ref>Ing. Lorenzo Bottazzo, Nov 2011 </ref>
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== Removal of Masegni ==
[[File:remove masengi.jpg|thumb|Masegni are removed carefully]]
Each [[Masegno]] contains irreplaceable historic value to Venice and therefore are removed one at a time by skillful hand so as not to damage them. The mortar is loosed by using a chisel and the stones are removed numerically and placed in order on pallets.
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== Packaging and Storing ==
[[File:Masegni storage.jpg|left|thumb|Masengi are stored on pallets]]
Each pallet is filled with stones and given a number. Every pallets number of stones and which numbered stones are recorded. The pallets are then wrapped up in order to protect and transport the stones from the project site to the contracted companies site. Each pallet also receives a seal of proof for verification.<ref>''The "Masegne" of Venice. Methodology of intervention in the pavement history of Venice.'', Insula spa. </ref>
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== Stone Inspection ==
[[File:Masegni inspection.jpg|thumb|Each Masegni is inspected]]
The pallets filled with the [[Masegni]] are transported to a delegated area in order to clean and inspect the stones. Each stone is cleaned of any remaining ''[[Mortar|Malta]]'' cement and inspected to determine whether they're still usable. Since these ancient stones are so valuable they are reused as much as possible and only discarded for one of four reasons. Firstly if the stone has imperfections such as cracks or chips that jeopardize the structural integrety of the stone it is discarded. Another reason why a stone may be discarded is if it served as a ''[[Caditoia]]'' and therefore has drain holes. A stone will also not be reused if it has a metal cap installed. Lastly the size of the stones are determined using a Venetian tool coined a ''[[Dima]]''. If it is determined that the stone is too small it is discarded. Because traditional [[Masegni]] are so valuable the size restrictions on these stones is more flexible than new [[Masegni]]. If for any reason a stone is discarded it must be recorded and the reason why given. On average 1 out of every 3 stones is not reusable.<ref>''The "Masegne" of Venice. Methodology of intervention in the pavement history of Venice.'', Insula spa.</ref>
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== Packaging and Disposal ==
[[File:pink pallet.jpg|left|thumb|Masegni to be disposed are placed on pink pallets]]
Stones that are deemed unusable are placed on special pallets marked with pink spray paint while usable stones are returned in order to their original pallets to be transported back to the restoration project.<ref>''The "Masegne" of Venice. Methodology of intervention in the pavement history of Venice.'', Insula spa. </ref>
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== Posa ==
[[File:dry placement.jpg|thumb|Masegni are laid down skillfully]]
After the [[Masegni]] are cleaned and transported back to the [[Street]] they are laid down one at a time by skillful hand of a dry bed of ''sabbiacemento''. Pallet by pallet the stones are laid down in ordered and as much as possible in their exact original location.
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== Mortar and Bocciardatura ==
[[File:Boiccatura.jpg|thumb|Mortar is poured into the joints]]
Lastly, after all the stones have been carefully laid down and the [[Streets]] appearance is compared to the original for any flagrant differences, the joints are poured and the Venetian technique of ''boiccatura'' is performed. Depending on the stones used and the pavement layout the joints can be either ''[[Mortar|Malta]]'' cement or mud. (For more information about joint types see [[Street]]). The technique known as ''boiccatura'' is to add a specific look to the [[Masegni]]. In traditional [[Masegni]] a hammer was used to hit the top surface of the stone to create this look. Now machines are used either as soon as the stones are quarried or before laying down the stones.<ref>''The "Masegne" of Venice. Methodology of intervention in the pavement history of Venice.'', Insula spa. </ref>
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== Registration Report ==
[[File:masegni registration ex.jpg|right|thumb|a section of a masegni registration table]]
[[File:masegni reused table.jpg|left|thumb|example of a table generated from data]]
After the restoration process is completed a registration report is compiled of the project. The report is composed of an in depth analysis of every stone present on the [[Street]] as well as whether they were reused or discarded. Graphs and tables are generated from all this information in order to have a detailed registration of each [[Masegni]].<ref>Ing. Lorenzo Bottazzo, Nov 2011 </ref>
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== See Also ==
*[[Street]]
*[[Streets]]
*[[Street Maintenance]]

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==External Links==
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road#Maintenance English Wikipedia article on road maintenance]

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