Browsing CITEEC-GCONS - Artigos by Subject "Water absorption"
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Effects of mussel shell aggregates on hygric behaviour of air lime mortar at different ages
(Elsevier, 2020)[Abstract:] Mussel shells, composed of calcium carbonate (>95%) and organic matter, are suitable alternatives to conventional sand in mortar. In addition, the use of lime instead of cement as a binder has also been considered ... -
Masonry and render mortars with tyre rubber as aggregate: Fresh state rheology and hardened state performances
(Elsevier, 2020)[Abstract:] This work shows how it is possible to tailor cement-rubber composites suitable as renders and masonry mortars with a reduced liquid water absorption. Recycled tyre rubber is used as aggregate in mixture with ...