Air lime mortars were used in construction since immemorial times until at least the
beginning of the 20th century. This material may tell the history of construction, in large parts …

For conservation interventions of historic masonry generally lime-based mortars such as
pure air lime mortars, lime-pozzolan mortars, natural hydraulic lime mortars and ternary …

This review presents “a state of the art” report on sustainability in construction materials. The
authors propose different solutions to make the concrete industry more environmentally …

The main objective of RILEM TC LHS-277 “Specifications for testing and evaluation of lime-
based repair materials for historic Structures” is the revision, adaption and, when necessary …

The effect of individual and combined addition of both nanosilica (NS) and polycarboxylate-
ether plasticizer (PCE) admixtures on aerial lime mortars was studied. The sole …

To find out which render mortar mix shows the best durability properties, we have designed
four ageing tests that aim to simulate water movements, ice formation and salt crystallization …

Two different anionic surfactants, sodium oleate and calcium stearate, commercialized as
water repellents for cement-based mortars, were added to lime-based mortars in order to …

This work deals with the effects of a lightweight aggregate, plus water-retaining and a water-
reducing agents on the hardened properties of mortars in which the aerial lime is replaced …

Lime-based mortars modified with admixtures were prepared and subjected to different
environments such as outdoor and indoor exposures, climatic chamber, SO2-chamber, and …

We prepared four mortar mixtures with lime, metakaolin and linseed oil, the latter added as
an admixture to impart water-repellency. The mortar mineralogy, microstructure, mechanical …