Built cultural heritage is under constant threat due to environmental pressures,
anthropogenic damages, and interventions. Understanding the preservation state of …

This paper aims to investigate the effectiveness of ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) method to
evaluate the physical-mechanical properties of hollow interlocking compressed unstabilized …

It is difficult to guarantee the construction quality of rammed earth buildings, and there needs
to be more guidance for the quality inspection of historical protection buildings. To facilitate …

The main ingredients of traditional rammed earth walls are plain soil, which decreases the
compressive strength and water resistance performance of the rammed earth buildings. To …

The condition assessment of concrete structures belongs to the greatest challenges of non-
destructive testing. Monitoring the fracture process of concrete and detecting cracks at the …

Coarse aggregate in concrete is basically free from sulfate corrosion. If the influence of the
coarse aggregate in the concrete is not eliminated, the change amount of the concrete …

In construction, ensuring the quality and compliance of materials with specified requirements
is often challenging, especially at construction sites. Conventionally, this process …

The steel bars significantly enhance the mechanical properties of rammed earth, as they
together withstand external loads. In order to investigate the bond performance between …

Historic urban cores in southern Europe are characterized by a significant number of
existing unreinforced masonry structures that are known for their seismic vulnerability. The …

This paper aims to test the deterioration of cement stabilized rammed earth and consider its
characteristics during its lifespan in various exposure conditions. Both visual and …