Characterisation of innovative mortar formulations for the restoration of Roman mosaics

Stucchi, Neva, De Nardi, Cristina, Franceschin, G, Ronchin, L, Vavasori, A and Traviglia, A 2024. Characterisation of innovative mortar formulations for the restoration of Roman mosaics. Presented at: Cardiff University Engineering Research Conference 2023, Cardiff, UK, 12-14 July 2023. Published in: Spezi, Emiliano and Bray, Michaela eds. Proceedings of the Cardiff University Engineering Research Conference 2023. Cardiff: Cardiff University Press, pp. 58-61. 10.18573/conf1.o

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Abstract

This contribution is focused on the study of the workability and mechanical properties of innovative mortars previously developed for preservation of ancient mosaics. The new formulations are based on the study of the Vitruvian recipe for Roman mortars, respecting the compatibility criteria with the original material. Different additives in different concentrations have been added to the previous formulations with the aim of studying their role in improving the durability, physicochemical, and rheological properties of the consolidating formulations. Preliminary slump tests were carried out to evaluate the effect of the additives on the workability of designed limebased mortars. The achieved results highlighted the benefits of the use of plant-derived gel and inorganic nanoparticles in mortar mixtures, when added in suitable concentration. Considering these results, the best mortars formulations have been selected to examine in depth their mechanical properties.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Engineering
Subjects:	C Auxiliary Sciences of History > CC Archaeology D History General and Old World > DE The Mediterranean Region. The Greco-Roman World T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Additional Information:	Contents are extended abstracts of papers, not full papers
Publisher:	Cardiff University Press
ISBN:	978-1-9116-5349-3
Funders:	Leverhulme Trust
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	10 June 2024
Date of Acceptance:	2024
Last Modified:	26 Jul 2024 14:36
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/169679

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