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Abstract
Surface repair mortars are used for the compensation, or repair, of lost portions of surface materials in historic masonry buildings. It is recommended that their design and application should be performed in a wider context of conservation values related decision making, to prioritise preservation of original fabric, authenticity of approach and maintenance of integrity, and not just on technical principles alone. However, a technical context for their design does exist, that requires understanding of the properties of the substrate that they will be applied onto, and adherence to minimum aesthetic (colour and texture) requirements. The principles of physical, mechanical and chemical compatibility of repair apply and the attributes of the repair mortar should be carefully matched to the substrate alongside a sacrificial behaviour (not more durable than the material being replaced). Guidance is given on the design, application and the functional requirements that must be met when using surface repair mortars.
Original language | English |
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Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | Materials and Structures |
Volume | 52 |
Issue number | 28 |
Early online date | 13 Feb 2019 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 28 Feb 2019 |
Keywords
- Functional requirements
- Historic masonry
- Mortar
- Surface repair
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Dive into the research topics of 'Recommendation of RILEM TC 243-SGM: functional requirements for surface repair mortars for historic buildings'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.Activities
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RILEM TC 277-LHS
Hughes, J. (Member)
20 Sept 2022Activity: Other › Types of External academic engagement - Contribution to the work of national or international committees and working groups
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Lime based materials for repairing historic structures
Hughes, J. (Member of programme committee)
3 Feb 2022 → 4 Feb 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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5th Historic Mortars Conference- member of Scientific Committee
Hughes, J. (Examiner)
Nov 2018 → Jul 2019Activity: Other › Types of External academic engagement - Membership of peer review panel or committee
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Historic Mortars: Advances in Research and Practical Conservation
Hughes, J. (Editor), Válek, J. (Editor) & Groot, C. J. W. P. (Editor), 10 Jul 2018, Springer Nature. 336 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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Historic mortars: current issues and future work
Hughes, J. J., Groot, C. J. W. P. & Válek, J., 10 Oct 2016, p. 24-25. 2 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
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Historic Mortars: Characterisation, Assessment and Repair
Válek, J., Hughes, J. & Groot, C. J. W. P., May 2012, Springer Netherlands. (RILEM Bookseries; vol. 7)Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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