Results 21 to 30 of about 65,797 (284)

Mechanical properties of mortar containing waste plastic (PVC) as aggregate partial replacement

open access: yesCase Studies in Construction Materials, 2020
The purpose of this work is the reuse of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) deriving from waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) used as a partial substitute for the mineral aggregate to produce lightened mortars. PVC was recovered from copper electrical
Alessandra Merlo   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Preliminary investigation of the preparation of repair mortars for the Temple of Diana, Mérida, Spain

open access: yesGe-conservación, 2017
In this paper, characterization of the mortars of different constructive elements in Roman Temple of Diana for its conservation is presented. Mortar samples collected from different parts of the Temple were characterized by means of polarized optical ...
Duygu Ergenç, Rafael Fort González
doaj   +1 more source

Pyrolysis of Reclaimed Asphalt Aggregates in Mortar

open access: yesInternational Journal of Technology, 2022
Asphalt pavement consists of aggregates resulting in a waste material at end of its life. The aggregates can be reused as basic material for asphalt or cementitious binding agents.
Bagus Hario Setiadji   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Design of Compatible Mortars for Conservation Interventions [PDF]

open access: yes, 2022
Architectural heritage suffers from many deterioration patterns among which mortar aging and degradation present a significant task for conservation practitioners and scientists. The functional requirements of compatible repair mortars strongly depend on the properties of historical mortars.
Vučetić, Snežana   +5 more
openaire   +1 more source

The method of research and structure analysis of the historic mortar. Part I – the macroscopic and microscopic - in visible light and electron microscopy

open access: yesBudownictwo i Architektura, 2012
The former construction mortar differ significantly from the currently used. In many cases the historic mortar have very good physical-chemical properties. Therefore, the method of preparation of these mortars are still interesting for modern technology.
Beata Klimek
doaj   +1 more source

Analytical characterization of ancient mortars from the archaeological roman site of Pisões (Beja, Portugal) [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
The analytical characterization of mortar samples from the roman archaeological site of Pisões, located in Southern Portugal, were carried out by means of X-ray diffractometry (XRD), thermogravimetry (TGADTA), optical and electron scanning microscopy ...
Borsoi, G.   +4 more
core   +1 more source

An Interdisciplinary Approach for the Historical and Technical Characterization of Medieval and Modern Mortars

open access: yesConservation Science in Cultural Heritage, 2021
The study concerns Italian masonries and focuses on historical, medieval and modern mortars. Within the context of the different regions under examination (Piedmont, the Po Valley area, Latium, the Umbria-Marche region, and Apulia and Sardinia) a wide ...
Daniela Esposito   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Robust Discretization of Flow in Fractured Porous Media [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Flow in fractured porous media represents a challenge for discretization methods due to the disparate scales and complex geometry. Herein we propose a new discretization, based on the mixed finite element method and mortar methods.
Boon, Wietse M.   +2 more
core   +2 more sources

Combining ground penetrating radar and seismic surveys in the assessment of cultural heritage buildings: The study of roofs, columns, and ground of the gothic church Santa Maria del Mar, in Barcelona (Spain) [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Combined non-destructive techniques are applied in the study of a historical building in Barcelona. Santa Maria del Mar is a magnificent Mediterranean gothic church built between 1329 and 1383.
Caselles Magallón, Josep Oriol   +4 more
core   +2 more sources

Characterization and Assessment of Performance of Innovative Lime Mortars for Conservation of Building Heritage: Paimogo’s Fort, a Case Study

open access: yesApplied Sciences, 2023
Along the Portuguese coastline, several military fortifications were built with the intention to protect the territory from the constant military threat from the sea.
Ana Rita Santos   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Home - About - Disclaimer - Privacy