Experimental Analysis of Different Kinds of Sandstone for Reconstruction of Historical Masonry

Abstract:

In reconstruction works on historical buildings, considerable expenses are spent. Therefore, it is desirable to assess durability of applied materials in the particular conditions of a specific building. This cannot be done effectively without the knowledge of their basic physical and hygric properties, which give information on materials performance within their exposure to harmful climatic conditions. In this paper, experimental analysis of five types of sandstone originally used over the Czech territory for historical buildings, monuments and ornamental parts of architecture, is presented. On the basis of obtained results, the materials behavior at real service conditions can be assessed, which is necessary information for their practical usage.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 719-720)
• Pages: 210-213
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.719-720.210
• Online since: January 2015
• Authors: Zbyšek Pavlík*, Jan Fořt, Milena Pavlíková, Robert Černý
• Keywords: Basic Physical Properties, Historical Building, Liquid Water Transport, Mechanical Property, Sandstone

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