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Brick and mortar of sufficient durability – the investigation and results

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  • Ivanka Netinger

    (Faculty of Civil Engineering Osijek)

  • Martina Vracevic

    (Civil Engineering Institute of Croatia)

  • Robert Busic

Abstract

Historical buildings are subjected to processes of deterioration which threaten the future of the architectural heritage of many cities around the world. When repairing damaged buildings, it is necessary to pay attention to ensure their sufficient durability by using building materials of sufficient durability. This paper analyzes the durability properties of brick produced in two ways (handmade and machine-made) and fired at two temperatures (1000 °C and 1050 °C). Water absorption, initial rate of water absorption, net and gross dry density and saturation coefficient were monitored on the final products. The goal of this research paper is to find out the optimum ways of making and firing temperature of bricks that will result in bricks of sufficient durability intended for use in historic buildings.

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  • Ivanka Netinger & Martina Vracevic & Robert Busic, 2013. "Brick and mortar of sufficient durability – the investigation and results," Economy of eastern Croatia yesterday, today, tommorow, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Faculty of Economics, Croatia, vol. 2, pages 180-188.
    • Handle: RePEc:osi:eecytt:v:2:y:2013:p:180-188
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