Louis Cereceda, Miguel, Prado Govea, Raúl Hugo, Spairani-Berrio, Yolanda, García Alcocel, Eva María
Characterization of mortars for architectural restoration
LOUIS CERECEDA, Miguel, et al. "Characterization of mortars for architectural restoration". En: Protection and conservation of the cultural heritage of the Mediterranean cities : proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on the Conservation of Monuments in the Mediterranean Basin, Sevilla, Spain, 5-8 April 2000 / edited by Emilio Galán, Fulvio Zezza. Lisse [Netherlands] : A.A. Balkema, 2002. ISBN 90-5809-253-4, pp. 443-447
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10045/15917
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ISBN: 90-5809-253-4
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The deterioration processes of mortars employed in the architecture of historical buildings in the Mediterranean setting are due mainly to the presence of moisture, heat and soluble salts. The use of traditional mortars in restoration has been shown to be an unsuitable solution, particularly cement-based ones, therefore several studies have been conducted in order to ascertain new materials with the required properties. In this study several types of mortars have been categorized, using different binding-agents and additives. As a result, it is possible to choose the most appropriate mortar for a specific use, in terms of the function it must realize, which could either be pointing mortaring or rendering, as well as for specific atmospheric conditions.
Keywords:Mortars, Restoration, Architecture
A.A. Balkema
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