Characterization and compatibility assessment of commercial stone repair mortars

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Abstract

Commercial, ready mix stone repair mortars have often been applied in conservation practice for the restoration of natural stone, brick and terracotta, over the last decades with varying success in terms of durability of the repair mortar it self and compatibility with the substrate. In this research, four commercial stone repair mortars, commonly used in conservation practice in the Netherlands, have been characterized in laboratory. The composition of the repair mortars was studied by means of microscopy on thin sections. The effect of curing was assessed by comparing specimens cured in laboratory (28 days) and under outdoor conditions (28 days and 1 year). The porosity and poresize distribution of the mortars were determined by Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry and related to the measured capillary water absorption and drying behaviour. The hygricdilation both at different RHs and after saturation with water was measured. The flexural and compressive strength of the mortars were assessed, as well as their pull-off strength. Finally, based on the measured properties an attempt was made to evaluate the compatibility of the mortars with two limestone substrates of different total porosity and pore size.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 5th Historic Mortars Conference (HMC 2019)
EditorsJosé Ignacio Álvarez, José María Fernández, Íñigo Navarro, Adrián Durán, Rafael Sirera
PublisherRilem
Pages1166-1179
ISBN (Electronic)978-2-35158-222-0
ISBN (Print)978-2-35158-221-3
Publication statusPublished - 2019
EventHMC 2019: 5th Historic Mortars Conference - Pamplona, Spain
Duration: 19 Jun 201921 Jun 2019

Conference

ConferenceHMC 2019: 5th Historic Mortars Conference
Country/TerritorySpain
CityPamplona
Period19/06/1921/06/19

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