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The role of artificial contact materials in experimental use-wear studies: A controlled proxy to understand use-wear polish formation

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dc.contributor.authorSchunk, Lisa
dc.contributor.authorGneisinger, Walter
dc.contributor.authorCalandra, Ivan
dc.contributor.authorMarreiros, Joao
dc.date.accessioned2023-02-08T13:43:29Z
dc.date.available2023-02-08T13:43:29Z
dc.date.issued2023-02
dc.description.abstractTraceological studies aim at the recognition and the identification of use-wear traces on artefacts to gain a functional interpretation of past human technologies. However, the development of use-wear traces is known to be dependent on different mechanics involved, such as those related to the contact materials, but also to the tool raw material and morphology, the use intensity and the performed task. Therefore, an understanding of the fundamental mechanics affecting wear formation is necessary to build reliable interpretations based on causation. The cause-effect relationship between individual variables and the formation of use-wear can only be inves-tigated by conducting controlled, second-generation experiments. To test individual variables, others have to be standardised. This applies, for instance, to the contact material. The here presented sequential second-generation experiment tested for differences between soft and hard contact materials. Simultaneously, this experiment aimed to validate the comparability of artificial and natural contact material as a standardised substitute, but also as an ethically more acceptable choice. Combined with qualitative and quantitative use-wear analyses, the data generated throughout the experiment did not only provide insights into the development of use-wear, but also into abrasion processes within the experimental setup. Concerning these aspects, no significant difference between the natural and artificial contact materials could be observed. Consequently, while not used as direct proxies to interpret wear on archaeological artefacts, the use of standardised contact materials can be an advantageous choice in controlled experimental setups. Moreover, the experiment highlights the relevance of use intensity and duration in the context of wear formation.pt_PT
dc.description.versioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionpt_PT
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.jasrep.2022.103737pt_PT
dc.identifier.issn2352-409X
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.1/19019
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.peerreviewedyespt_PT
dc.publisherElsevierpt_PT
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/pt_PT
dc.subjectControlled experimentpt_PT
dc.subjectSurface texture analysispt_PT
dc.subjectTraceologypt_PT
dc.subjectContact materialpt_PT
dc.subjectVariable controlpt_PT
dc.subjectStandardisationpt_PT
dc.subjectEthicspt_PT
dc.titleThe role of artificial contact materials in experimental use-wear studies: A controlled proxy to understand use-wear polish formationpt_PT
dc.typejournal article
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oaire.citation.startPage103737pt_PT
oaire.citation.titleJournal of Archaeological Science: Reportspt_PT
oaire.citation.volume47pt_PT
person.familyNameMarreiros
person.givenNameJoao
person.identifier.ciencia-id6A10-F340-45CF
person.identifier.orcid0000-0002-3399-8765
rcaap.rightsopenAccesspt_PT
rcaap.typearticlept_PT
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