Mineralogical Analysis of Historical Mortars by FTIR. [PDF]
A method for quantitative mineralogical analysis by ATR-FTIR [1] has been used first time for analysis of historical mortars. Mixtures of different minerals and gypsum were used in order to measure the minimum band intensity that must be considered for calculations and the detection limit.
Jordán MM +3 more
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Pozzolanic mortars based on waste building materials for the restoration of historical buildings [PDF]
The environmental aspects of waste building materials have been of great interest in recent years. For the sector of building materials this means increased recycling, reduction of energy consumption and natural resources preservation.
Pašalić Snežana +4 more
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A new multi-analytical procedure for radiocarbon dating of historical mortars [PDF]
The overarching challenge of this research is setting up a procedure to select the most appropriate fraction from complex, heterogeneous materials such as historic mortars in case of radiocarbon dating.
Sara Calandra +10 more
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Advanced Lime Mortars for Historical Architectural Structures
The utilization of lime mortar to connect the masonry wall elements of historical architectural structures, to overlap and protect these structures, is an ancient technique that has prevailed until today as a compatible solution based on the principles ...
Theodoros A. Pringopoulos +4 more
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Research Progress of the Preparation of Cellulose Ethers and Their Applications: A Short Review [PDF]
Cellulose ethers (CEs), synthesized through the etherification of cellulose, have emerged as indispensable “green additives” in our modern industries, earning the moniker of industrial “monosodium glutamate” due to their unparalleled multifunctionality ...
Meng He +4 more
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Preserving the Danube Limes in Serbia: A review of the biodeterioration of Trajan’s Bridge [PDF]
One of the most significant monuments of the Roman Danube Limes is Trajan’s Bridge, built in the period from 103 to 105 AD. The remains of the pillars on the Serbian bank of the Danube were partially restored four decades ago.
Unković Nikola +3 more
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Characteristics of 13th-century mortars from the tower at Lublin Castle [PDF]
The tower at Lublin Castle, known as the donjon, is the only monument of Romanesque art on the eastern side of the Vistula River. The cylindrical, brick building is part of the Lublin Castle complex. During contemporary restoration work, the 13th-century
Beata Klimek
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Microscopic methods for analysis of mortars from historical masonry structures [PDF]
The process of historical building conservation includes the repair of mortars eroded due to material and environmental factors. Identification of old mortar constituents is necessary to enable duplicating the material.
Zdzisława Owsiak
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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
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The Mortars of Florence Riverbanks: Raw Materials and Technologies of Lungarni Historical Masonry
The study of structural masonry joined to geohydrological hazards in cultural heritage represents a multidisciplinary theme, which requires consideration of several aspects, among them the characterization of the materials used.
Sara Calandra +4 more
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