This work deals with the effect of the nanosilica addition on the performance of aerial lime mortars. Several lime mortars were prepared and modified upon the addition of [...]

Most lime mortars, for most uses, for most of history, were hot-mixed using quicklime. Lime mortars commonly used today, for conservation and repair, or for new build, te [...]

Grouting of historical masonries has been a widely used technique for regaining their integrity or strengthening them. Since cement-based grouts proved very strong and in [...]

This paper is a summary of a document prepared by RILEM TC 203RHM on Repair mortars for historic masonry. It deals with requirements for the design of a repair mortar use [...]

In this work nano-titania in anatase form has been added to mortars containing (a): binders of either lime and metakaolin or natural hydraulic lime and, (b): fine aggrega [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Various binding materials have been used worldwide, across different pre-historic and historic periods, to meet several construction applications. Lime has historically b [...]