Ferrocement or Ferro-concrete is a system of reinforced mortar or plaster applied over layers of metal. It consists of closely spaced, multiple layers of mesh or fine rods completely embedded in cement mortar. It has a wide range of uses including sculpture and prefabricated building components. Ferro concrete is relatively a new material and has good strength and resistance to impact. When use...

The research concerned the mortars with recycled stone aggregate used for reconstruction of historic objects. face walls is exposed to atmospheric, chemical, and biological factors, causing its destruction. aim was develop a mortar that would be compatible both in terms external appearance as well physical mechanical properties. For this purpose, three based on sandstone different gradations we...

The magnitude of the thermal stresses that originate in an acrylic-based repair material used for the reprofiling of natural sandstone is analyzed. This kind of artificial stone was developed in the late 1970s for its peculiar property of reversibility in an organic solvent. However, it displays a high thermal expansion coefficient, which can be a matter of concern for the durability either of ...

Now the whole earth had one language and the same words. And as they migrated from the east, they came upon a plain in the land of Shinar and settled there. And they said to one another, ‘Come, let us make bricks, and burn them thoroughly’. And they had brick for stone, and bitumen for mortar. Then they said, ‘Come, let us build ourselves a city, and a tower with its top in the heavens, and let...

The correct choice of pointing mortar is considered crucial to the conservation historic masonry. A proliferation cement and eminently hydraulic lime mortars since late 19th century has accelerated deterioration built cultural heritage in many parts world. Whilst use softer, lime-based stone now common practice, their role overall strategy highly vulnerable building stones such as Reigate Stone...

The deterioration of existing reinforced concrete (RC) structures is regarded as a problem worldwide. In Japan especially, the RC dam has become severe. Many such dams meet design standards that were in place at time construction but do not current seismic standards, and appropriate retrofitting required. If pier, which an important part related to water storage, damaged by earthquake, gate can...