The adverse effects of hostile marine environment on concrete structure have inevitably
resulted in huge economic loss and may contribute to catastrophic failure. Concrete is …

Scouring action is recognized as one of the primary causes of the degradation of marine
concrete in tidal and splash zones. It is not ignored that the deterioration of marine concrete …

The durability of building materials with respect to salt crystallization is commonly
determined by accelerated weathering tests, carried out in the laboratory. An effective …

Rising damp is one of the main problems affecting historical masonry structures all over the
world, as it jeopardises materials integrity, inhabitants' health and performances of the …

Flue gas desulfurization gypsum blocks were prepared using polymethylhydrosiloxane as a
waterproofing and antiefflorescence agent, flue gas desulfurization gypsum as the matrix …

The water associated with cultural heritage materials is the most important factor before
initiation microbial colonization and subsequent biodeterioration processes to occur. Since …

Composite systems consisting of fibers in the form of open fabrics embedded within
inorganic matrices (Fabric Reinforced Cementitious Matrix, FRCM) have become a well …

The article presents a method of non-destructive evaluation of the moisture content in saline
brick walls. This method is based on the use of artificial neural networks (ANNs) that are …

The moisture in masonries is one of the main responsible for the deterioration of historical
buildings. Moisture increases U-values, weakens the structure, damages the surfaces and …

The Cappadocia region hosts various historical buildings constructed by several civilisations
from long in the past until more recently. Some of these are big and significant buildings and …