In this study, the role of natural additives (sodium chloride or sugar) in aerial lime mortar was
elucidated. It was found that both the hydration and carbonation were accelerated by sodium …

In the architectural heritage field, a complete and in-depth knowledge of the assets is
indispensable for any restoration and conservation strategy. In this context, the Historical …

Admixtures have long been used to improve the performance of lime-based materials. In
addition to various natural organic additives, cellulose ethers are widely applied due to their …

The present study intends to assess the performances of two kinds of ancient mortar in the
Church of the Holy Cross Gerasa in Jordan. The conservation of ancient construction …

Lime mortars have played an important role in constructing ancient Chinese masonry
structures, including city walls, buildings, and tombs. A tomb built with lime mortars and …

Rammed earth materials are extensively used in the past to construct shelter, rampart or fort.
The behaviour, in terms of strength and durability, of rammed earth varies from region to …

Bagan is a famous historical city in Myanmar that has many pagodas and temples built in
various historical periods. These Buddhist buildings represent Myanmar's ancient …

For almost 1500 years, many ancient Chinese mortars have remained unaltered despite
exposure to atmospheric agents. The main reason for this long-term durability is the addition …

Lime is commonly employed in the restoration of historic buildings due to its strength
properties, which align well with the demands of architectural heritage conservation …

Slaked lime is traditionally a suitable material for use in construction activities in historic and
traditional buildings whose constitutive characteristics demand compatible and appropriate …