The method of research and structure analysis of the historic mortar. Part I – the macroscopic and microscopic - in visible light and electron microscopy

Beata Klimek


Department of Conservation of Built Heritage; Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture; Lublin University of Technology (Poland)
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4664-283X

Abstract

The former construction mortar differ significantly from the currently used. In many cases the historic mortar have very good physical-chemical properties. Therefore, the method of preparation of these mortars are still interesting for modern technology. But there is no precise guidance in archival technology. Therefore, attempting to re-create the old recipes make it sometimes very difficult. Set of methods in the study of historic mortars allow comparative analysis, as well as the reproduction of ancient recipes for modern conservation and technology of construction materials.


Keywords:

study of mortar, macroscopic, microscopic examination in visible light and electron microscopy

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2012-12-11

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Klimek, B. (2012) “The method of research and structure analysis of the historic mortar. Part I – the macroscopic and microscopic - in visible light and electron microscopy ”, Budownictwo i Architektura, 11(2), pp. 113–120. doi: 10.35784/bud-arch.2223.

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Beata Klimek 

Department of Conservation of Built Heritage; Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture; Lublin University of Technology Poland
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4664-283X

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