This study rises from the perplexity about the adoption of standardized methods for the evaluation of mortar behaviour towards water. Standards are often not very specifi [...]

Object of the contribution is a summary of outlook on topic „Longterm monitoring of dynamic response of engineering structures“. The contribution contains requirement [...]

The degree of weathering of rocks, quantitative evaluation and non-destructive detection, is the premise and the requirements of governance stone relics weathering diseas [...]

Salt crystallization is a common cause of decay for mortars used in historical buildings. This paper describes the influence of mortars composition on their salt crystall [...]

Investigations of renders on buildings of the temple Wat Mahathat in Ayutthaya showed that two different types of mortars have been applied. The original mortars from the [...]

The gallery wall on which the Bas-reliefs are etched of the Bayon temple in Angkor is made of sandstones. The deterioration caused by penetration of rainwater or groundwa [...]

This paper reports on an experimental program investigating the durability and mechanical properties of alkali activated slag concrete (AASC). The AASC was prepared using [...]

Qian mausoleum is the only tomb that a couple buried together, who both were emperors of Tang dynasty, the only empress in Chinese history, Wu Zetian and her husband Gaoz [...]

In this study ultrasonic computer tomography and sonography are compared in the investigation of a cored marble column. The marble column presents a complex stratigraphy [...]

This study examined the production techniques of bricks using nondestructive analysis and compared the results of mineralogical and geochemical analyses to recognize the [...]

To prevent or repair from natural and anthropogenic weathering, protective layers can be applied to improve hardness of stones and earthen surfaces, to increase their int [...]

This study is assessment to the applicability by developing the technique to objectively and effectively monitor the surface condition and physical property change of sto [...]

Based on comparative investigations after a period of six years, a reduction of the ultrasonic velocity of 9% and 11% for two marble statues could be detected. The invest [...]