Comparative evaluation of lime mortars for architectural conservation

Journal of Cultural Heritage

Volumn 9, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 338-346

  Faria, Paulina ^a   Henriques, Fernando ^a   Rato, Vasco ^a  

^a UNIVERSIDADE NOVA DE LISBOA   (Portugal)

Author keywords

Dry hydrated lime; Lime putty; Lime slaking; Mortar characterization

Indexed keywords

EID: 52749097701     PISSN: 12962074     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.culher.2008.03.003     Document Type: Article

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