Applied Sciences, 2021 This paper intends to characterize the floor mortar layers (nucleus, rudus and statumen) of the high imperial mosaics of the domus integrated in the Museum of Archeology D. Diogo de Sousa, the oldest roman housing testimonies known in Braga, Portugal. It
Ana Fragata +4 more
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The social origins of cooking and dining in early villages of western Asia [PDF]
, 2000 This paper explores social customs of cooking and dining as farming emerged in the earliest villages of Palestine and Jordan (12,650–6850 cal BC). The approach is a spatial analysis of in situ hearths, pits, bins, benches, platforms, activity areas ...
Wright, KI
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Self-Heating Ability of Geopolymers Enhanced by Carbon Black Admixtures at Different Voltage Loads [PDF]
, 2019 Sustainable development in the construction industry can be achieved by the design of multifunctional materials with good mechanical properties, durability, and reasonable environmental impacts.
Fiala L. +4 more
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Impact of Physico-Chemical Characteristics on the Mechanical Strength and Pore Structure of Air Lime Mortars with Isparta Tuff and Banahmeta Additives [PDF]
MATEC Web of ConferencesThe physical and chemical interactions between the lime and pozzolans in conservation mortars are fundamental to sustainable building practices. Here, we report experimental investigations on pure air lime mortar, air lime-isparta tuff mortar, and air ...
Su-Cadirci Tugce Busra +4 more
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Characterization of historical coating mortars of La Ceramo factory in Valencia
Vitruvio: International Journal of Architectural Technology and Sustainability, 2019 The objective of this paper was to characterize historical coating mortars taken from the La Ceramo factory, in Valencia, by means of historical, in situ and sample collection at various points in the building, for subsequent laboratory tests.
Marcela Luana Sutti +3 more
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Historical Heritage: A Study to Conservation [PDF]
, 2012 Considering ancient monuments and historical buildings, it seems that these mortars have proved to be durable and reliable materials. The restoration and maintenance of old renders is one of the key aspects of correct rehabilitation practice.
Borges, Cristina +3 more
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Geopolymer Composite Coatings Based on Moroccan Clay and Sands for Restoration Application
Frontiers in Chemical Engineering, 2021 This study aims to explore geopolymer binders and mortars based on local Moroccan clays and sands as coatings for the restoration of historical monuments in Morocco.
Anass El Khomsi +7 more
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A Multi-Analytical Characterization of Mortars from Kathmandu (Nepal) Historical Monuments
Separations, 2022 The historical monuments of the ‘City of Temples’ (Kathmandu) represent an intrinsic component of Nepal’s cultural heritage. The 2015 devastating Gorkha earthquake, besides human casualties, has led to a widespread demolition or partial damage of ...
Anna Tsoupra +5 more
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Characterisation of recycled ceramic mortars for use in prefabricated beam-filling pieces in structural floors [PDF]
, 2019 This study analyses a procedure to manufacture mortars with different percentages of ceramic waste as partial replacement for aggregates. The study also examines the physical, chemical and mechanical properties of the new mortars, analysing substitution ...
Morales Conde, María Jesús +3 more
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Use of Recycled Aggregates in Lime Mortars for Conservation of Historical Buildings
Construction MaterialsThe use of recycled burnt clay brick sand (RBS) and recycled concrete sand (RCS) in historical lime-based repair mortars can reduce the environmental impact caused by construction and demolition waste disposal.
Menard Kilumile +3 more
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