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Evaluation of the Hygroscopic and CO2 Capture Capacities of Earth and Gypsum-Based Plasters
Earth mortars and gypsum mortars present ecological advantages compared to mortars made with other common binders. When applied as plasters, they are...
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Measurement of the water vapour permeability of earth plasters using small-scale wind tunnels under variable air flow regimes
To determine the water vapour permeability of porous building materials, the wet cup and dry cup tests are frequently performed. Those tests have...
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RILEM TC 277-LHS report: properties of lime-based renders and plasters—discussion of current test methods and proposals for improvement
Renders and plasters have significant functions in buildings. Their functionality is closely related to their properties, which depend on the mortar...
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Test Procedures for the Characterization of Earth Plastering Mortars: Necessary Adaptations
Earth mortars present advantages, especially when applied to plasters. To evaluate the behavior of earth plastering mortars, some adaptations can be...
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The Benefits of Eco-efficient Plasters for Occupant’s Health—A Case Study
The health and comfort of building inhabitants are significantly affected by indoor air properties. Currently, there is sufficient scientific...
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Earth, Gypsum and Cement-Based Plasters Contribution to Indoor Comfort and Health
Indoor air quality is important for comfort and health of buildings inhabitants. The use of environmentally friendly building materials is also very...
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Development of a Gypsum-Based Grout for the Stabilisation of Gypsum-Based Plasters
Research on injection grouting for the stabilisation of delaminated wall paintings and historic plasters mostly focuses on grouts based on aerial or...
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Gaji, a Gypsum-Earth Plaster in the Wall Painting Technology of the Church of St. Demetrios of Thessaloniki, David Gareji, Kakheti, Georgia
Gaji is the Georgian name both for a gypsum-and-clay-containing soft rock found in eastern Georgia, and for the plaster traditionally derived from...
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Moisture Buffering Value of Plasters: The Influence of Two Different Test Methods
The moisture buffering value (MBV) is considered nowadays an easy way to classify building materials when the purpose is assessing their potential...
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The role of intrinsic soil properties in the compressive strength and volume change behavior of unstabilized earth mortars
Despite the growing interest in earthen construction, there is critical lack of reliable experimental data on the soil properties which mostly affect...
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Investigating Raw Earth Construction in Morocco: Actual and Future Prospects
The use of natural materials in construction has been attracting growing interest worldwide. In the Drâa Valley, located in the southeast of Morocco,...
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Influence of Natural Sand Replacement by Mineral Wastes on Earth and Air Lime Plastering Mortars, and Professionals Training
It is increasingly necessary to rethink constructive solutions to minimize the construction industry’s environmental impact without compromising...
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Codes and Standards on Earth Construction
Earthen structures provide solutions to build green and sustainable buildings. Any engineered construction needs guidelines on the production of...
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Ancient organic lime plaster production technology and its properties among Mayan, Egyptian, Persian and Asian civilizations
In this study, four ancient lime plaster production technology and their properties in different periods were investigated to evaluate their...
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Earth Architecture in Çatalhöyük, Konya, Türkiye
Çatalhöyük is one of the oldest and important city in the world because of the use of earth in construction of buildings. It is located at Konya....
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Mechanical Behaviour of Earth Building Materials
Earth based building materials having low or negligible carbon footprint are looked upon as a sustainable alternative building material in the...
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Durability of Earth Materials: Weathering Agents, Testing Procedures and Stabilisation Methods
This chapter reviews the potential impact of six environmental agents (water, ice, wind, fire, solar radiation and chemical attack) on the long-term...
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Reinforcing of Earth Soil and Cement with Pretreated Cornhusk Fibers in the Development of Building Materials
The modern construction industry in Sri Lanka focuses on introducing environment friendly and long durable sustainable materials in constructions....
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Feasibility studies on marine sand from off-shore dredging for plastering applications
Plastering is a commonly used construction technique that traditionally relies on the use of conventional sand, which is becoming scarcer and hence...
