Geopolymerization as a novel method to consolidate earthen architecture: Preliminary results

Proceedings of the International Conference on Heritage, Weathering and Conservation, HWC 2006

Volumn 2, Issue , 2006, Pages 771-776

  Elert, K ^a   Rodriguez Navarro, C ^a   Sebastian, E ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF GRANADA   (Spain)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ACRYLIC RESINS; ALHAMBRA; ALKALINE MEDIA; ALKALINE TREATMENT; ALUMINOSILICATE GELS; CEMENTING PROPERTIES; CLAY-WATER INTERACTION; ETHYL SILICATE; GEOPOLYMERIZATION; KOH SOLUTION; MECHANICAL STRENGTH; NOVEL METHODS; SMECTITES; WATER-RESISTANCES;

ALUMINOSILICATES; CALCIUM; INORGANIC POLYMERS; POLYVINYL ALCOHOLS; PORTLAND CEMENT; POTASSIUM; RESINS; SILICATE MINERALS; SODIUM; SOIL MECHANICS; WEATHERING;

CLAY MINERALS;

EID: 60749086220     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Conference Proceeding    
DOI: None     Document Type: Conference Paper

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