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Characterization of Ancient Mortars: Evaluation of Simple and Sophisticated Methods
Methods used for the characterization of ancient mortars vary according to the information required and the aim of the conservation work. Simple analytical methods are adequate for matching the properties of conservation mortars with those of ancient masonry. When ancient mortars and traditional forms of construction are to be used in the identification of original and subsequent parts of historic buildings, further detailed analyses may be required.
Sophisticated analytical techniques are not, however, sufficient by themselves, and all kinds of information regarding the mortars and the physical evidence derived from the building should be considered. Advanced scientific investigation enables us to understand both ancient techniques and associated processes of deterioration. The present research deals with the mortars of a fifteenth-century building in Istanbul. Mortar and plaster samples were characterized by a combination of simple and sophisticated methods. By comparing the results of the simple tests with those of the more sophisticated, it has been shown that, for the purposes of architectural conservation, utilization of the simple methods alone, will provide adequate information.
Characterization of Ancient Mortars: Evaluation of Simple and Sophisticated Methods
Methods used for the characterization of ancient mortars vary according to the information required and the aim of the conservation work. Simple analytical methods are adequate for matching the properties of conservation mortars with those of ancient masonry. When ancient mortars and traditional forms of construction are to be used in the identification of original and subsequent parts of historic buildings, further detailed analyses may be required.
Sophisticated analytical techniques are not, however, sufficient by themselves, and all kinds of information regarding the mortars and the physical evidence derived from the building should be considered. Advanced scientific investigation enables us to understand both ancient techniques and associated processes of deterioration. The present research deals with the mortars of a fifteenth-century building in Istanbul. Mortar and plaster samples were characterized by a combination of simple and sophisticated methods. By comparing the results of the simple tests with those of the more sophisticated, it has been shown that, for the purposes of architectural conservation, utilization of the simple methods alone, will provide adequate information.
Characterization of Ancient Mortars: Evaluation of Simple and Sophisticated Methods
Gulec, Ahmet (author) / Ersen, Ahmet (author)
Journal of Architectural Conservation ; 4 ; 56-67
1998-01-01
12 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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