Lime and lime-pozzolan-based binders are used in construction and restoration purposes
for many centuries. Later its usage was reduced due to the major consumption of Ordinary …

The oyster shell is a residue rich in calcium carbonate, which can be reused as a raw
material for creating building materials. For this reason, many researchers focused on the …

The knowledge acquired through previous experimental phases with coating mortars with
mussel shell aggregates led to conclude that irregular, flaky and hydrophobic particles of the …

Earthen plasters have been widely used in historical buildings such as grottoes, which have
high historical, artistic, scientific, social, and cultural values. In order to study the influence of …

Lime is an ancient construction material that has been utilized throughout the world in
various forms, providing stable construction methods in usable conditions. Lime mortar is …

The occurrence of rising damp in historical buildings results in material deterioration, energy
waste, water-related damage, uncomfortable indoor air, and mould growth. The rising …

Using lime mortar to connect, protect and decorate buildings was a very common technique
in ancient times. Understanding the mechanical properties and carbonation mechanism of …

The use of lime as a binder in masonry lining mortars plays an important role in its
conservation and durability. Knowledge of the mechanical characteristics of pre-existing and …

Research on prehistoric mainland Southeast Asia is dominated by mortuary contexts,
leaving processes such as the transition to sedentism relatively understudied. Recent …

Wasted oyster shells generate environmental pollution and odor, thereby causing
inconvenience to people. In addition, low-quality aggregates are generated owing to the …