Evaluation of the behavior of brick tile masonry and mortar due to capillary rise of moisture
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https://doi.org/10.3989/mc.2014.02513Keywords:
Brick, Brickwork, Rising damp, Absorption, ThermographyAbstract
For a better understanding of the behaviour of old brick masonry in facing the rising damp problem, multiple tests were made in the laboratory: water absorption, moisture content, apparent porosity, temperature and thermal camera imaging on brick masonry and its components: brick and mortar. This has allowed us to determine which of the previous tests is the best in predicting the behaviour of a real wall. In addition, the tests have also helped in defining a process to evaluate the moisture content of walls in a buildings, which is important for heritage restoration projects.
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