Mortars are heterogeneous building materials whose raw materials, manufacturing
processes and application conditions have evolved continuously throughout history. The fact …

In recent years, the study of high hydraulicity natural hydraulic lime (NHL5) mortars has
been in the focus of many researchers, as it is considered a compatible, eco-friendly binding …

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 …

In recent years, natural hydraulic lime (NHL) mortars have gained increased attention from
researchers, not only as restoration materials for monuments and historical buildings, but …

The civil construction sector is one of the industrial segments with higher level for
environmental degradation, due to the excessive exploitation of natural resources and to the …

To evaluate the differences of properties between natural and artificial hydraulic lime
mortars, the macro and micro properties of natural hydraulic lime (NHL2 and NHL5) mortars …

The paper analyses the potential of blended lime-cement mortars to substitute blended lime-
natural hydraulic lime mortars as repair mortars in restoration works, since the availability of …

Approximately 544 million tonnes of fly ash (FA) are generated annually worldwide, 80% of
which is disposed of in landfills. Thus, using FA as a replacement for cement has turned out …

Mortars are cement-based materials used mainly to coat and settle construction blocks. In
addition to cement, their composition usually includes hydrated lime, sand, and water. The …

A mixture of hydraulic lime and pozzolanic material can be used as a binder in making
concrete and mortar for energy-efficient construction purposes. Generally, lime possesses …