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Stone and mortar in bridges from the Ottoman period in Bosnia and Herzegovina

open access: yesGrađevinar, 2018
Main parameters for the construction of stone bridges, and major factors for selection of new (replacement) stone and mortar, are presented in the paper.
Naida Ademović, Azra Kurtović
doaj   +1 more source

The physical, chemical, and microscopic properties of masonry mortars from Alhambra Palace (Spain) in reference to their earthquake resistance

open access: yesFrontiers of Architectural Research, 2016
Al-Andalus mortar is an ancient binding material (lime mortar) that was used for centuries in numerous historical buildings in Al-Andalus, Granada (Spain).
Hanifi Binici, Selim Kapur
doaj   +1 more source

Longley Building: Reuse and Rehabilitation Feasibility Report [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
The southern, eastern, and northern façades (the principal façades) have a great amount of decorative masonry including granite, slate coursing, brownstone coursing, and brick veneer (Photo 2). All of these materials are in good condition, except for the
DeBlock, Elizabeth   +6 more
core   +1 more source

Characterization of Mortar from Casa Barbot (Portugal), a Case Study from the Beginning of the 20th Century

open access: yesBuildings, 2023
The popularity of natural cement (Roman cement) in buildings from the late 19th and the beginning of the 20th century and the high diversity of characteristics of natural cement demand research of mortar and binders used in the buildings of this period ...
H. Maljaee, A. Silva, A. Velosa
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Ontogenetic changes and sexual dimorphism in the cranium and mandible of the Atlantic walrus (Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus L.)

open access: yesThe Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Walruses have been an important subsistence and cultural resource for humans and have been exploited for millennia across their distribution. This exploitation has contributed to severe declines in several populations and local extirpations.
Katrien Dierickx   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Archaeological Damage Assessment in Conflict Zones: Integrating Satellite Imagery and Ground Surveys in Daraa, Syria

open access: yesArchaeological Prospection, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Satellite remote sensing is among the most significant modern methodologies supporting field archaeology. In addition to its efficiency in identifying archaeological sites, remote sensing offers a safe and cost‐effective approach in conflict zones.
Amal Al Kassem   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Study on the shear properties of masonry pagoda mortar and its influencing factors

open access: yesCase Studies in Construction Materials
Mortar stands as one of the fundamental components in masonry construction, significantly enriching the global cultural heritage, particularly evident in ancient masonry structures. In this paper, the improvements of shear strength of mortar were studied,
Penggang Tian   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Study of materials and technology of ancient floor mosaics' substrate

open access: yesConservar Património, 2008
A floor mosaic's substrate is composed of a variety of preparatory layers of mortar built on natural levelled ground or on top of a previous pavement.
Vincenzo Starinieri   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

An investigation of the beneficial effects of adding carbon nanotubes to standard injection grout [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Mortar grouting is often used in masonry constructions to mitigate structural decay and repair damage by filling cracks and voids, resulting in an improvement in mechanical properties.
Ferro GA   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Investigation of the failure characteristics of fissure tunnels under dynamic and static combinations

open access: yesDeep Underground Science and Engineering, EarlyView.
This article aims to investigate the dynamic fracture response of fractured tunnel models under zero geological stress through physical experiments and numerical simulations. It further simulates the dynamic fracture characteristics of fractured tunnel models under geological stress ranging from 0 to 2.5 MPa using the numerical software AUTODYN ...
Peng Ying   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

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