1.
|
Current loads from cement production make material responsible for 5-7% of CO2 emissions with more than 2x109 ton of CO2 emitted. Considering available industrial product [...]
|
2.
|
The application of the drilling test on the characterisation of homogeneous stones is widely used, mainly on carbonate stones that are softer. The drilling revolution and [...]
|
3.
|
Gypsum was widely used in the production of composite materials in Cyprus in the past, due to its abundance on the island. However, the study of local historic gypsum mor [...]
|
4.
|
When restoring Historical Heritage, some stages of the process such as the preliminary studies are not contemplated from the legal or economical viewpoint. It’s necessa [...]
|
5.
|
One can attach to each set of positive integers the so called ratio block sequence which is a sequence of finite sequences of real numbers in the unit interval. Subseque [...]
|
6.
|
Climatic and environmental conditions are often very severe for construction materials, namely in the presence of high humidity or in direct contact with water. However, [...]
|
7.
|
The main results of a large research project undertaken in order to validate the composition of new ternary cements containing Portland clinker, limestone filler and slag [...]
|
8.
|
The Chapel of Bones, which belongs to S. Francisco Church, probably dated from the end of the sixteenth century is one of the best known monuments in Évora – Portugal. [...]
|
9.
|
This article describes methods for computing pulse wave velocity propagation through artery wall and usage for an asymptomatic abdominal aneurysm diagnosis. The methods u [...]
|
10.
|
The need to formulate mortar compositions with adequate durability and compatibility is nowadays one of the major challenges in historical buildings repair. The incorpora [...]
|
11.
|
The purpose of the present research work was the mineralogical, mechanical and microstructure characterization of the gypsum mortars sampled from the internal parts of th [...]
|
12.
|
Starting in the late 18th century, the age of industrialisation brought about a huge number of new technologies, amongst which novel binder systems of hydraulic nature we [...]
|
13.
|
Drdácký, M.
Non-standard tests are carried out on specimens made of materials extracted from historical objects, and they typically have non standard dimensions. Assessments of stren [...]
|
14.
|
Lime water, esters of silicic acid and plastics are common materials used for the conservation of historic mortars. Injection grouts containing cement or hydraulic lime a [...]
|
15.
|
Veiga, R.
In an intervention on historic renders and plasters, the first step is to decide upon the strategy: repair or substitution, based on an evaluation of the cultural value o [...]
|
16.
|
Ancient mortars have proved to be durable and reliable materials even when submitted to severe conditions of salts and high humidity. This study intends to contribute to [...]
|
17.
|
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the behaviour of lime mortars in cold climates, namely by the effect of freeze/thaw cycles. Twelve compositions of mortars were p [...]
|
18.
|
This work describes a new analytical diagnosis protocol to assess the environmental impacts on historical mortars acting as supports of wall paintings. The adequate asses [...]
|
19.
|
This paper focuses on the design and reproduction of crushed brick/lime mortars for the repair of historic masonry. The research presented involves an analytical study of [...]
|
20.
|
The contribution focuses on microscopic techniques for use in the identification and characterisation of historic mortars, with the assumption that the key information to [...]
|
21.
|
The definition of the composition, the technological process and, last but not least, the provenance of the raw materials of historical mortars is still difficult and uns [...]
|
22.
|
Currently, several techniques are available for characterisation of mortar binders for research and conservation purposes but not all of them are suitable and affordable [...]
|
guest ::