Defining a Non-Destructive In Situ Approach for the Determination of Historical Mortar Strength Using the Equotip Hardness Tester

The determination of mechanical parameters of historical mortars is a crucial aspect in the analysis of masonry in ancient buildings, especially for evaluating their quality and planning the appropriate restoration interventions. Due to conservation reasons, creating a comprehensive database is gene...

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Main Authors: Elisa Mammoliti, Antonio Ferretti, Michele Malavolta, Riccardo Teloni, Paolo Ruggeri, Graziella Roselli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/11/4788