The rehabilitation and reconstruction works are usually performed with a view to conserving these landmarks maintaining them culturally, architecturally structurally. From this perspective, the mortars utilized in repairs must be suitable, physiochemically mechanically, ancient materials used buildings. Accordingly, it was proposed evaluate tufa stone powder, waste product of one most widely fo...

This study models concrete as a multi-phase system that comprises the mortar, coarse aggregates, and interfacial transition zones (ITZs). The diffusivity volumetric fraction of these phases are considered to propose three-phase diffusion–reaction model simulate external sulphate attack. Furthermore, parametric analysis alongside sensitivity is carried out quantify effect on expansive cracking i...

The dynamic identification of a full-scale, two-storey building, made rubble stone masonry, was achieved. Different configurations were analyzed: unstrengthened masonry and retrofitted in both undamaged damaged conditions. Damage accomplished by testing the building under lateral cyclic loading, to reproduce seismic effects. strengthening technique (CRM – Composite Reinforced Mortar) consisted ...