Since the late-nineteenth century, the use of reinforced-concrete as a structural material has
proliferated and is now commonplace in the modern built environment. Some of the …

Reinforced concrete structures came to Spain in the late-19th century, somewhat after the
development of this new construction material elsewhere in Europe. Their introduction was …

Abstract The Alcántara Bridge is one of the most important Roman bridges in the world and
has been a Spanish National Monument since 1924. Since its construction, almost two …

The causes and mechanisms of degradation in the ramparts of Granada, erected in the XIth
to XIVth centuries, have been studied via XRD, XRF, ICP, SEM, optical microscopy, and Hg …

This article analyzes the cultural and technical reasons that led to the widespread use of
reinforced concrete in the restoration of monuments in the first half of the twentieth century …

This document provides guidance for the conservation of concrete heritage with respect to
its cultural, historical, aesthetic, social and technological values that define its significance. It …

Concrete being a major construction material of the 20th century, more and more buildings
and structures are listed as historical. This cultural heritage, even if it could appear “young” …

With the aging of the 20th century building stock, we are now facing the challenge to
evaluate them and make selections for objects which should be kept as part of our built …

Concrete like materials were already applied during the Roman Empire. After the decline of
the Roman Empire, a wide scale application of concrete only reappeared in the 19th …

With the increasing listing of 20th century buildings as monuments, it is necessary to find
suitable conservation methods as these monuments differ from the traditional heritage. For …