TY - JOUR
T1 - Analytical characterization of ancient mortars from the archaeological roman site of Pisões (Beja, Portugal)
AU - Borsoi, G.
AU - Santos Silva, A.
AU - Menezes, P.
AU - Candeias, A.
AU - Mirão, J.
PY - 2019
Y1 - 2019
N2 - The analytical characterization of mortar samples from the roman archaeological site of Pisões, located in Southern Portugal, were carried out by means of X-ray diffractometry (XRD), thermogravimetry (TGA-DTA), optical and electron scanning microscopy (SEM-EDS), potentiometry and combustion analysis. The Pisões archaeological complex includes a villa rustica, characterized by well-preserved mosaics and thermal baths, as well as a mill and a mausoleum. Countryside villae epitomized the Romanization of the Iberian Peninsula for over six centuries (2nd century BCE–4th century CE). Nevertheless, most of the Roman villae identified in Portugal have not yet been systematically explored and studied. This study provides valuable data on the construction materials and techniques used in Roman times in the Iberian Peninsula. The careful selection of raw materials and the use of natural and artificial pozzolanic materials can explain the favourable state of conservation, mechanical strength and long-term durability of these mortars.
AB - The analytical characterization of mortar samples from the roman archaeological site of Pisões, located in Southern Portugal, were carried out by means of X-ray diffractometry (XRD), thermogravimetry (TGA-DTA), optical and electron scanning microscopy (SEM-EDS), potentiometry and combustion analysis. The Pisões archaeological complex includes a villa rustica, characterized by well-preserved mosaics and thermal baths, as well as a mill and a mausoleum. Countryside villae epitomized the Romanization of the Iberian Peninsula for over six centuries (2nd century BCE–4th century CE). Nevertheless, most of the Roman villae identified in Portugal have not yet been systematically explored and studied. This study provides valuable data on the construction materials and techniques used in Roman times in the Iberian Peninsula. The careful selection of raw materials and the use of natural and artificial pozzolanic materials can explain the favourable state of conservation, mechanical strength and long-term durability of these mortars.
KW - Analytical characterization
KW - Durability
KW - Pozzolanic materials
KW - Roman mortars
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85061053606&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.01.233
DO - 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.01.233
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85061053606
SN - 0950-0618
VL - 204
SP - 597
EP - 608
JO - Construction and Building Materials
JF - Construction and Building Materials
ER -