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Historic Mortars

Advances in Research and Practical Conservation

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Editors:
  1. John J. Hughes

    1. School of Engineering and Computing, University of the West of Scotland, Paisley, United Kingdom

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  2. Jan Válek

    1. The Czech Academy of Sciences, Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Prague, Czech Republic

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  3. Caspar J. W. P. Groot

    1. Technical University of Delft, Delft, The Netherlands

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  • State of the art for research into mortars found in archaeology and historic buildings
  • Information can be used for practical applications
  • Includes new advanced characterization techniques

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Table of contents (23 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
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  2. Characterisation of Historic Materials

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. How to Identify a Natural Cement: Case Study of the Vassy Church, France

      • M. Bouichou, E. Marie-Victoire, A. Texier, T. Blondiaux
      Pages 3-19

    3. Methods of Microscopy to Identify and Characterise Hydraulic Binders in Historic Mortars—A Methodological Approach

      • J. Weber, T. Köberle, F. Pintér
      Pages 21-31

    4. Composition and Application of Cimorné Finish: An Interwar Cement Render Decorated with Coloured Opalescent Glass Granules

      • Liesbeth Dekeyser, Laurent Fontaine, Ann Verdonck, Hilde De Clercq
      Pages 33-43

    5. Historic Renders and Their Weathering at the Temple Wat Mahathat, UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ayutthaya, Thailand

      • H. Siedel, E. Wendler, B. Ullrich
      Pages 45-59

    6. From Dry-Stone to Shell-Lime Bound: High Medieval Contrasts in Masonry Technique at Skellig Michael, High Island and North Rona

      • M. Thacker
      Pages 61-77

    7. Medieval Mortars and the Gothic Revival: The Cosmati Pavement at Westminster Abbey

      • Ruth Siddall
      Pages 79-89

    8. Terranova, a Popular Stone Imitation Cladding: Strategies and Techniques for Restoration

      • Yves Govaerts, Ann Verdonck, Wendy Meulebroeck, Michael de Bouw
      Pages 91-107

    9. Characterisation of Historic Mortars for Conservation Diagnosis

      • P. Hauková, D. Frankeová, Z. Slížková
      Pages 109-118

    10. Content and Topography of Salts in Historic Mortars

      • Ioanna Papayianni, Maria Stefanidou, Vasiliki Pachta, Stavroula Konopisi
      Pages 119-126

  3. New Materials’ Development for Conservation

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 127-127
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    2. Portland Cement-Lime Mortars for Conservation

      • S. Pavia, O. Brennan
      Pages 129-142

    3. Choosing Mortar Compositions for Repointing of Historic Masonry Under Severe Environmental Conditions

      • Caspar J. W. P. Groot, Jos T. M. Gunneweg
      Pages 143-154

    4. High-Performance Repair Mortars for Application in Severe Weathering Environments: Frost Resistance Assessment

      • Dana Křivánková, Cristiana Lara Nunes, Zuzana Slížková, Dita Frankeová, Krzysztof Niedoba
      Pages 155-168

    5. Compatibility Assessment for Repair Mortars: An Optimized Cement-Based Mix for Tuffeau de Lincent

      • A. Isebaert, L. Van Parys, V. Cnudde, T. De Kock, J. M. Baele
      Pages 169-184

    6. Natural Hydraulic Lime Mortars: Influence of the Aggregates

      • P. Faria, V. Silva
      Pages 185-199

    7. The Influence of Calcitic Filler in Hydraulic Lime Mortars for Use in High Temperature and High Humidity Climatic Conditions: A Preliminary Investigation

      • Alan M. Forster, Nadia Razali, Phil Banfill, Ewan Szadurski, Clare Torney
      Pages 201-211

    8. Viability of Ceramic Residues in Lime-Based Mortars

      • G. Matias, P. Faria, I. Torres
      Pages 213-225

    9. Effects of Various Chemical Agents on Mechanical Characteristics of Weak Lime Mortar

      • Z. Slížková, M. Drdácký
      Pages 227-240
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About this book

This book presents a state of the art in mortar characterisation, experimentation with and applications of new mortars for conservation and repair of historic buildings. This volume includes the following topics: characterisation of historic mortars (methods, interpretation, application of results), development of new materials for conservation (compatibility, durability, mix designs), the history of mortar technology and fundamental experimental studies of material properties. The papers have been selected from those presented at the 3rd Historic Mortars Conference, held in Glasgow, Scotland, September 11-14th 2013. All the papers here underwent a two stage peer review process, for the conference and again for this volume. In some cases this has resulted in a revision and updating of content.

Editors and Affiliations

  • School of Engineering and Computing, University of the West of Scotland, Paisley, United Kingdom

    John J. Hughes

  • The Czech Academy of Sciences, Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Prague, Czech Republic

    Jan Válek

  • Technical University of Delft, Delft, The Netherlands

    Caspar J. W. P. Groot

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Historic Mortars

  • Book Subtitle: Advances in Research and Practical Conservation

  • Editors: John J. Hughes, Jan Válek, Caspar J. W. P. Groot

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-91606-4

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature 2019

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-91604-0Published: 18 July 2018

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-06264-4Published: 22 December 2018

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-91606-4Published: 06 July 2018

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: IX, 336

  • Number of Illustrations: 163 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Building Materials, Engineering Design, Structural Materials

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