A new proposed semi-quantitative method for the organic additives analysis in traditional lime mortar
K Zhai, B Zhang, L Zhu - Journal of Cultural Heritage, 2023 - Elsevier
To improve the performance of lime mortar, ancient craftsmen often added various additives
to mortars, including inorganic and organic materials. The analysis of mortar additives plays …
to mortars, including inorganic and organic materials. The analysis of mortar additives plays …
Exploration of the rules for the use of organic additives in the mortar of the Forbidden city
K Zhai, H Zhu, L Luo, B Zhang, L Zhu, Q Zhang… - Journal of Cultural …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract The Forbidden City exemplifies the official architecture of the Ming (CE 1368–1644)
and Qing (CE 1644–1911) dynasties in China. The buildings within the Forbidden City …
and Qing (CE 1644–1911) dynasties in China. The buildings within the Forbidden City …
Inventing Tradition in Bhaktapur, Nepal: The Trajectories of Lime in Heritage Reconstruction
In this paper, we trace the evolution of discourse, policy, and practice that have legitimized
lime as a" traditional" building material in ongoing heritage reconstruction in Bhaktapur …
lime as a" traditional" building material in ongoing heritage reconstruction in Bhaktapur …