The effect of different surface roughness for ceramic and metals on their adhesive bond
strength is widely studied in the field of tribology, but still little investigated for stone …

At present, a tendency to substitute hazardous organic adhesives in the majority of building
materials is clearly observed. This is connected with the more strict than before requirements …

In practice, when ceramic tiles are fixed on fresh screeds or bases, radiant flooring, or in
balcony and terrace areas, detachments of the ceramic tiling can occur owing to the use of …

The quality of bond in masonry is, to a large extent, a function of the (i) the hydration
conditions and (ii) the mortar composition of the mortar-brick interface. For insight into the …

The mortars have a fundamental role in the buildings, as in the placement of blocks or in use
as a wall and ceiling coating, another application and the fixing of ceramic tiles for coating …

Steel Reinforced Grout composites have become a popular technique for strengthening
masonry arches and vaults. The SRG composites are Ultra High Tensile Strength Steel …

In the strengthening interventions of past and historical masonry constructions, the non-
standardized manufacture processes, the ageing and the damage of masonry units, could …

When masonry is subjected to different loading conditions, quite often its failure occurs due
to failure in bond between the unit and mortar. Among other factors such as surface …

We deal with the textural aspects, porometry and hydric behaviour of combinations of
building materials and their durability under attack by salt crystallisation and freezing. We …

This paper presents an investigation into the bond strength of three common façade stones,
namely, travertine, granite, and marble, to a concrete substrate using a shear-splitting test …