Mortars are heterogeneous building materials whose raw materials, manufacturing
processes and application conditions have evolved continuously throughout history. The fact …

For conservation interventions of historic masonry generally lime-based mortars such as
pure air lime mortars, lime-pozzolan mortars, natural hydraulic lime mortars and ternary …

This paper examines the influence of moisture and chlorides on the mechanical properties
of natural hydraulic lime mortars, fired clay brick materials and masonry components …

The stone cultural relics represented by grottoes carry precious historical and cultural
information and are important representations of the mutual learning of civilizations. Fissures …

This paper presents an experimental programme aimed at investigating the use of limestone
filler additions to modify the mechanical properties of commercial premixed hydraulic lime …

Mortars, like any other natural and artificial stone materials, are subject to atmospheric
weathering agents which affect their durability according to the intrinsic characteristics of the …

Environmental conditions can affect the curing and performance of lime mortars. Especially
in the case of natural hydraulic lime (NHL) mortars to be used for repointing in exposed …

Abstract In this study Natural Hydraulic Lime (NHL) was combined with clay and lime, the
main cementitious materials used in ancient buildings, to develop a new render more …

NHL mortars are known to be compatible materials for the conservation of architectural
heritage. To improve their properties with regard to salt resistance and lower their carbon …

This paper presents a literature review about aerogel-based products for building, focusing
on the plasters used within the architectural restoration sector. Aerogel has entered the …