A new approximate mortar condition is proposed for the lowest order CrouzeixRaviart finite element on nonmatching grids, which uses only the nodal values on the interface for the calculation of the mortar projection. This approach allows for improved and more flexible algorithms compared to those for the standard mortar condition where nodal values in the interior of a subdomain, those closest ...

Magnesium ammonium phosphate cement (MAPC) mortar has recently risen up as high performance rapid repair material for concrete structures. But costs of the raw materials limit its restoration and maintenance projects on a wide application range. This study proposes use manufactured limestone sand with lower cost wider range sources in replacement quartz fine aggregates to produce MAPC mortar. H...

Abstract The efficiency of bio self-healing pre-cracked mortar specimens incubated in sand was investigated. investigation examined the effect soil pH representing industrially recognised classes exposure, ranging from no risk chemical attack (neutral ? 7) to very high (pH 4.5). Simultaneously, subjected fully and partially saturated cycles for 120 days resemble groundwater-level fluctuation. B...

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 ...

We develop multiscale mortar mixed finite element discretizations for second order elliptic equations. The continuity of flux is imposed via a mortar finite element space on a coarse grid scale, while the equations in the coarse elements (or subdomains) are discretized on a fine grid scale. The polynomial degree of the mortar and subdomain approximation spaces may differ; in fact, the mortar sp...

The effect of Superabsorbent polymer (SAP) admixture in patch repair materials on the adhesion to base concrete and protection performance reinforcing bars was investigated. In experiment, one side RC joint specimens were exposed water. Water leakage from interface between material reduced SAP specimen compared conventional Polymer modified mortar specimen. addition, half-cell potential polariz...

In the paper we discuss two versions of mortar finite element methods applied to clamped plate problems. The problems are approximated by the nonconforming Morley and Adini element methods in each subregion into which the original region of the discussed problems have been partitioned. On the interfaces between subdomains and at crosspoints of subregions some continuity conditions are imposed. ...

This paper presents the results of investigation carried out to improve the mechanical toughness of cement mortar. Toughness is a basic parameter which has to be improved in brick walls, concrete roads, machine foundations, dams etc. Materials fails due to an impact force and vibrations resulting in minor cracks and bonding failure between bricks, it leads to failure of the structure. In order ...

A common decay scenario in old and new buildings was simulated: the effects on masonry structures of salt efflorescence or subefflorescence produced by the rise of saline solution. Eight different types of masonry wall each made up of a combination of different construction materials (brick, calcarenite and four types of mortar were combined as follows: pure lime mortar, mortar + air entraining...

The waste agriculture materials cause environment pollution, recycle of these materials help sustainable development. This study focused on the impact of used oil palm shell ash on the compressive and flexural strengths of cement mortar. Two different cement mortar mixes have been designed to investigate the impact of oil palm shell ash on strengths of cement mortar. Quantity of 4% oil palm she...