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Physico-chemical characterization of mortars as a tool in studying specific hydraulic components: Application to the study of ancient Naxos aqueduct

Maravelaki Pagona, Galanos A., Doganis I., Kallithrakas-Kontos Nikolaos

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URIhttp://purl.tuc.gr/dl/dias/A8251306-4349-4D60-8BF1-9FD6796D4024-
Identifierhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s00339-010-6143-9-
Identifierhttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00339-010-6143-9-
Languageen-
Extent14 pagesen
TitlePhysico-chemical characterization of mortars as a tool in studying specific hydraulic components: Application to the study of ancient Naxos aqueducten
CreatorMaravelaki Pagonaen
CreatorΜαραβελακη Παγωναel
CreatorGalanos A.en
CreatorDoganis I.en
CreatorKallithrakas-Kontos Nikolaosen
CreatorΚαλλιθρακας-Κοντος Νικολαοςel
PublisherSpringer Verlagen
DescriptionΔημοσίευση σε επιστημονικό περιοδικό el
Content SummaryMortars and plasters from the ancient aqueduct on the island of Naxos, Greece, were studied with regard to mineralogical and chemical composition, grain size distribution, raw materials and hydraulic properties, in order to assess their characteristics and design compatible repair mortars. The authentic materials contained lime, crushed-brick, siliceous and calcitic aggregates, in different proportions according to mortar type. Crushed-bricks fired at low temperatures and lightweight volcanic aggregates contained amorphous phases, which upon reaction with lime yielded hydraulic components capable of protecting the construction from the continuous presence of water. Hydraulic calcium silicate/aluminate hydrates, the proportions and the perfect packing of the raw materials, along with the diligent application justify the longevity and durability of the studied samples. The hydraulic properties of samples were pointed out through (a) the well-established CO2/H2O ratio derived from the thermogravimetric analysis and (b) by introducing two powerful indices issued from the chemical analysis, namely CaOhydr and soluble SiO2 hydr. These indices improved the clustering of hydraulic mortars and provided better correlation between mortars, plasters and their binders. By comparing grain size distribution and hydraulicity indices it was possible to distinguish among the construction phases. Based on this study, repair mortars were formulated by hydraulic lime, siliceous sand, calcareous and crushed-brick aggregates, with the optimal water content, ensuring optimum workability and compatible appearance with the authentic ones. en
Type of ItemPeer-Reviewed Journal Publicationen
Type of ItemΔημοσίευση σε Περιοδικό με Κριτέςel
Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/en
Date of Item2015-10-06-
Date of Publication2010-
SubjectHydraulic mortaren
SubjectCrushed-brick en
SubjectHydraulic lime-Pozzolanaen
SubjectHydraulic indicesen
Bibliographic CitationP. Maravelaki-Kalaitzaki, A. Galanos, I. Doganis and N. Kallithrakas-Kontos, "Physico-chemical characterization of mortars as a tool in studying specific hydraulic components: application to the study of ancient Naxos aqueduct," Appl. Phys. A: Mater. Sci. Process., vol. 104, no. 1, pp. 335-348, Dec. 2010. doi: 10.1007/s00339-010-6143-9en

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