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C.J.W.P. Groot
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RILEM TC 277-LHS report
Lime-based mortars for restoration–a review on long-term durability aspects and experience from practice
For conservation interventions of historic masonry generally lime-based mortars such as pure air lime mortars, lime-pozzolan mortars, natural hydraulic lime mortars and ternary mortars (lime-pozzolan-cement) are used. The main reason is that their hygric and mechanical (strength
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RILEM TC 243-SGM report
Grouting for historic architectural surfaces
Historic Structures are commonly coated with mortar layers (plasters, renders, flooring) for protection and decoration. These well finished architectural stratigraphic surfaces often suffer from deterioration, such as lack of adhesion or detachment between support and mortar laye
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Repair mortars for historic masonry
Effects of the binder choice on durability
Factors affecting the design of repair mortars for historic masonry are: the type of masonry, the condition of the masonry and the exposure conditions. Especially in case of low-strength masonry exposed to heavy rain and high salt contents the design of a repair mortar may be a c
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In this paper a pioneering, transparent restoration methodology is presented, introducing structural glass elements to substitute missing components of damaged monuments and simultaneously reinforce the original structure. To prove the feasibility of the concept, a damaged mediev
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The quality of repointing work in historic masonry is to an important degree determined by the composition of the repair mortar. Apart from this, good
workmanship is a basic requirement for durable repointing. Over the past decades
awareness has grown that the mortar composition
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Contributed
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Historic Mortars
Advances in Research and Practical Conservation
The characterisation of mortars found in historic masonry structures, and the design of compatible repair and replacement materials, that maintain the authenticity and integrity of heritage assets, is a perennial topic in the conservation of the built cultural heritage. It is a r
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Historic Mortars
Advances in Research and Practical Conservation
The characterisation of mortars found in historic masonry structures, and the design of compatible repair and replacement materials, that maintain the authenticity and integrity of heritage assets, is a perennial topic in the conservation of the built cultural heritage. It is a r
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