The use of mortars and plasters has been widespread in many cultures for thousands of
years and these materials are found in the vast majority of built cultural heritage. They play a …

The main objective of RILEM TC LHS-277 “Specifications for testing and evaluation of lime-
based repair materials for historic Structures” is the revision, adaption and, when necessary …

Alkali-activated and cementitious mortars belonging to R1≥ 10 MPa, R2≥ 15 MPa and
R3≥ 25 MPa strength classes were tested and compared in terms of workability, dynamic …

A methodology aiming to predict the vulnerability of masonry structures under seismic action
is presented herein. Masonry structures, among which many are cultural heritage assets …

Traditional lime-based plasters and renders are complex multilayer systems composed of
various mortars; they exhibit behavior affected by their own properties, mutual interaction …

A large part of the world's architectural heritage is composed of masonry buildings located in
seismic areas, and its vulnerability has been shown by the damage caused by the last …

Historical evidence shows that wood ash has been used in lime mortar to help absorb
moisture from masonry walls. In this study, an experimental programme was designed to …

The mutual effect of a binder type and dosage of expanded glass granules on the properties
and performance of lightweight repair mortars was researched. As the problems associated …

In search of compatible materials to speed up the strength and carbonation in lime mortars,
nanoparticles show significant potential. This research explores the mechanical and …

The subject of the presented research was an experimental analysis of physical,
engineering and durability parameters of lightweight mortars intended for the repair of …