Identifying species involved in biodeterioration processes is helpful, however further effort is
needed to assess their ecological requirements and actual activity. Black fungi (BF) …

The aim of this study was to detect the community structure of Bacteria and Archaea,
especially halophilic microorganisms, involved in the biodeterioration of historic building …

The paper presents the production technique of anorthite-based building ceramics using
semidry pressing of the powder based on sintering of the raw mixture consisting of low …

This study investigated, on a laboratory scale, the effect of the durability of the incorporation
of ornamental stone waste in the production of red ceramic parts in order to improve material …

The aim of the study was to explore the halophile metabolome in building materials using
untargeted metabolomics which allows for broad metabolome coverage. For this reason, we …

This study characterized the influence of salts on bricks in correlation with the efflorescence,
exfoliation and pelletizing occurring in the ancient brick wall at Xi'an, China. After 640 years …

The investigation and analysis conducted after a catastrophe of a 19th-century masonry
structure are presented. During restoration work of a masonry building there was a sudden …

The paper presents test results concerning ceramic bricks produced in 1880's. Bricks were
obtained from a building erected as part of Archduke Rudolf barracks in Krakow. The tests …

Introduction of polymers into the cement composites improves same of the properties of
concretes and mortars. Therefore, the polymer-cement composites are successfully used in …

Аннотация Рассмотрены основные причины разрушения лицевого кирпича. Указано,
что свойства керамических изделий при их эксплуатации в стеновой кладке во многом …