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Hygric parameters of cement-lime plasters modified by superabsorbent polymers [PDF]

open access: yesMATEC Web of Conferences, 2019
Moisture level significantly affects durability of constructions, their thermal performance and quality of indoor air. As the building envelopes are subjected to the effect of changing weather conditions from the exterior and numerous sources of water ...
Kočí Jan, Begaly Akbota, Fořt Jan
doaj   +2 more sources

Influence of tire rubber waste on the fire behavior of gypsum coatings of construction and structural elements

open access: yesMateriales de Construccion, 2022
The addition of inorganic expanded aggregates, such as perlite or vermiculite is well known in gypsum plasters. However, the reuse of organic wastes in coatings like plasters and renders has been poorly studied.
F.J. Castellón, M. Ayala, M. Lanzón
doaj   +1 more source

Plastering the thumb [PDF]

open access: yesThe Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England, 2011
McBride et al describe an innovative method that simplifies plaster immobilisation of the thumb but could be improved by limiting the distal extent of the dressings to allow unrestrained mobilisation of the finger metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints. Although the plaster component of the dressing appears to stop at the MCP joint crease of the index and ...
T J, McBride, B, Rand, A W, Simons
openaire   +5 more sources

Studying the Compressed Mechanical Characteristics of a Novel Carbon-Free Plaster Using ANSYS Software

open access: yesBuildings, 2023
Eco-friendly plasters offer several advantages, including sustainability, nontoxicity, and low cost. These plasters are made with sustainable materials, such as natural fibers and starches.
Mohammed Aqeel Albadrani   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

20th Century Mortars: Physical and Mechanical Properties from Awarded Buildings in Lisbon (Portugal)—Studies towards Their Conservation and Repair

open access: yesBuildings, 2023
This paper addresses the study of renders and plasters’ physical and mechanical characteristics from selected buildings awarded during the 20th century with a renowned architectural prize in Lisbon, Portugal.
Luís Almeida   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Pigments and Techniques of Hellenistic Apulian Tomb Painting

open access: yesMolecules, 2023
The wall paintings of five Hellenistic tombs in Apulia were analysed using a multi-technique approach to discern the painting techniques used and contextualise them within the phenomenon of Hellenistic tomb painting in Southern Italy.
Annarosa Mangone   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Material and Technical Analysis as a Support for Art-Historical Characterization of Selected Mural Paintings in Austria around 1400

open access: yesColorants, 2023
Several medieval mural cycles in Austria were studied from the material and technical point of view, aiming to confirm (or reject) the art-historical hypothesis of their stylistic and workshop connection.
Anabelle Kriznar
doaj   +1 more source

Materials and Techniques of Selected Mural Paintings on the “Gothic Road” around 1400 (Slovakia)

open access: yesHeritage, 2021
Mural cycles in the churches of Plešivec, Čhyžné, and Štitnik from around 1400 were studied from the material and technical point of view. Stylistically, they show a mixture of Northern and Southern European stylistic currents, which were characteristic ...
Anabelle Kriznar, Jana Želinská
doaj   +1 more source

Retrofitting Historic Walls: Feasibility of Thermal Insulation and Suitability of Thermal Mortars

open access: yesHeritage, 2021
The European Union is pursuing an ambitious policy on climate action, urgently calling for an acceleration in the transition toward net-zero emissions by 2050.
Magda Posani   +2 more
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