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Mechanical Performance of Lime Mortar Coatings for Rehabilitation of Masonry Elements in Old and Historical Buildings

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  • Fernando G. Branco

    (Department of Civil Engineering, Institute for Sustainability and Innovation in Structural Engineering (ISISE), University of Coimbra, 3030-788 Coimbra, Portugal)

  • Maria de Lurdes Belgas

    (Departamental Unit of Engineering, Institute for Sustainability and Innovation in Structural Engineering (ISISE), Instituto Politécnico de Tomar, Quinta do Contador, 2300-313 Tomar, Portugal)

  • Cátia Mendes

    (Instituto Politécnico de Tomar, Quinta do Contador, 2300-313 Tomar, Portugal)

  • Luís Pereira

    (Department of Civil Engineering, Institute for Sustainability and Innovation in Structural Engineering (ISISE), University of Coimbra, 3030-788 Coimbra, Portugal)

  • José Marcos Ortega

    (Departamento de Ingeniería Civil, Universidad de Alicante, 03080 Alacant/Alicante, Spain)

Abstract

The use of lime as a binder in masonry lining mortars plays an important role in its conservation and durability. Knowledge of the mechanical characteristics of pre-existing and restoration mortars is essential in order to guarantee the compatibility between them and for avoiding the appearance of pathologies. The paper mainly focuses on the study of the mechanical performance of lime-based mortars to be applied in rehabilitation works in old buildings. Four types of mortars were tested with very similar workability, based on lime putty, aerial lime, and hydraulic lime. Sand and crushed rock powder were used as aggregates. Compressive and flexural strengths of the mortars were determined, as well as their ultrasonic pulse velocity. Furthermore, specific tests were carried out to characterize the performance of the mortar when used as a binder for plasters and coatings, such as the development of cracking, superficial water absorption under low pressure, and pull-off strength. According to the results obtained, mortars with lime putty showed better mechanical properties, while those with aerial lime had better behavior regarding water absorption under pressure. Despite that, it was generally possible to verify the adequacy of the studied mortars to be used in the rehabilitation of masonry elements.

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  • Fernando G. Branco & Maria de Lurdes Belgas & Cátia Mendes & Luís Pereira & José Marcos Ortega, 2021. "Mechanical Performance of Lime Mortar Coatings for Rehabilitation of Masonry Elements in Old and Historical Buildings," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(6), pages 1-17, March.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:13:y:2021:i:6:p:3281-:d:518027
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