A pesar de las publicaciones sobre arquitectura en tierra, así como su extenso estado del
arte, hay poca literatura sobre las prácticas de conservación fundamentadas en la teoría de …

The study presents the results from the development of a grouting material based on
hydrated lime with addition of pozzolana, which is referred to as hydraulic lime, suitable for …

Worldwide, there is a vast but fragile earthen heritage that is barely surviving due to serious
damage of the fabric. It is generally believed that natural agents are the overall cause for the …

Seismic Retrofitting: Learning from Vernacular Architecture Page 1 SEISMIC-V:
VERNACULAR SEISMIC CULTURE IN PORTUGAL RESEARCH PROJECT FUNDED …

The Getty Conservation Institute works internationally to advance conservation practice in
the visual arts—broadly interpreted to include objects, collections, architecture, and sites …

Soft capping has proven effective in enhancing masonry ruins in humid regions. To-date,
there are limited studies on the use of soft capping for earthen heritage in arid and semi-arid …

Shelter coating is a global practice implemented as one form of protection at earthen sites to
reduce surface erosion of adobe. At Fort Union National Monument, the largest adobe site in …

I would like to thank Frank Matero who has been a dedicated advisor, and whose
commitment has been a great source of motivation throughout this project. For further …

A laboratory and field testing programme for the formulation and evaluation of hydraulic
grouts was developed for the reattachment of lime plasters on earthen (adobe) walls …

Mortars and plasters of many Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman period buildings were
produced by using lime as binder and crushed bricks or tiles as aggregates. These mortars …