Analysis and testing methodology of mortars: a case study of the Báthory castle in Şimleu Silvaniei, Romania

Abstract eng:
A research programme was initiated within the laboratory of the Built Heritage Conservation Research and Design Centre, with the purpose of carrying out tests on mortars. This article is to outline our case study methodology for original mortars. We shall briefly present the work methodology developed in our laboratory, based on current standards and on international specialized literature. The methodology is illustrated by a case study. Old mortars from Báthory Castle were analysed through optical microscopy (OM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and wet chemical determinations. This analysis allowed us to gather precise data about the character of historic mortar.

• Export as: BibTeX | MARC | MARCXML | DC | EndNote | NLM | RefWorks
• Add to your basket