Heritage masonry structures often show signs of deterioration due to ageing, soil
settlements, extreme events or other actions. Repairing these structures using grout injection …

Bricks are considered to be a very effective and well-established construction material
having been of long duration. Natural soil is the predominant raw material for the …

The spontaneous imbibition of water and other liquids into gas-filled fractures in variably-
saturated porous media is important in a variety of engineering and geological contexts …

The physical properties of the units and mortar affect the bond between them, as well as the
mechanical performance of the masonry. The initial absorption rate of brick units during the …

This study investigated the process of bio cementation using enzyme-induced carbonate
precipitation (EICP) and sodium alginate biopolymer to produce bio-bricks for the use in the …

The paper investigates the effect of wet/dry, wet and dry curing on the pore properties and
strength of an alkali activated cementitious (AACM) mortar. The pore characteristics were …

The existing practice of manufacturing construction bricks consumes the maximum amount
of natural resources leading to their depletion and severe environmental degradation. The …

The work concerned the study of surface hydrophobized concrete's physical and mechanical
properties. An aqueous emulsion based on nano-silicates (A1) and an oligomeric …

There have been numerous cases of bond failures in adhered thin masonry veneer (ATMV)
applications, probably due to lack of knowledge and the lack of any standards for design …

An important factor affecting the strength of a masonry wall is the capacity of the bond
between the mortar and the bricks to transfer the loads within the wall. The main parameter …