The physical, chemical, and microscopic properties of masonry mortars from Alhambra Palace (Spain) in reference to their earthquake resistance
Al-Andalus mortar is an ancient binding material (lime mortar) that was used for centuries in numerous historical buildings in Al-Andalus, Granada (Spain). The physico-chemical and microscopic properties of Al-Andalus mortars in Granada were studied as part of an investigation into the mineral raw m...
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| description | Al-Andalus mortar is an ancient binding material (lime mortar) that was used for centuries in numerous historical buildings in Al-Andalus, Granada (Spain). The physico-chemical and microscopic properties of Al-Andalus mortars in Granada were studied as part of an investigation into the mineral raw materials present in the territory of Spain. Scanning electron microscope and X-ray diffraction analyses of eight main types of mortars were performed to show the presence of calcite, gypsum, quartz, and muscovite minerals with organic fibers. Chemical analyses of the specimens showed that high SiO2+Al2O3+Fe2O3 contents yielded high values of hydraulicity and cementation indices. A significant result of this study was that mortars with high hydraulicity and cementation indices have high mechanical strengths. This characteristic may be the main reason for the earthquake resistance of the historical Alhambra Palace. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-99d9247933824725b6ba45147718a8222022-12-21T23:36:08ZengKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.Frontiers of Architectural Research2095-26352016-03-015110111010.1016/j.foar.2015.10.003The physical, chemical, and microscopic properties of masonry mortars from Alhambra Palace (Spain) in reference to their earthquake resistanceHanifi Binici0Selim Kapur1Department of Civil Engineering, Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University, Kahramanmaraş 46100, TurkeyDepartments of Soil Science and Archaeometry, Çukurova University, Adana 01330, TurkeyAl-Andalus mortar is an ancient binding material (lime mortar) that was used for centuries in numerous historical buildings in Al-Andalus, Granada (Spain). The physico-chemical and microscopic properties of Al-Andalus mortars in Granada were studied as part of an investigation into the mineral raw materials present in the territory of Spain. Scanning electron microscope and X-ray diffraction analyses of eight main types of mortars were performed to show the presence of calcite, gypsum, quartz, and muscovite minerals with organic fibers. Chemical analyses of the specimens showed that high SiO2+Al2O3+Fe2O3 contents yielded high values of hydraulicity and cementation indices. A significant result of this study was that mortars with high hydraulicity and cementation indices have high mechanical strengths. This characteristic may be the main reason for the earthquake resistance of the historical Alhambra Palace.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095263515000576Al-Andalus mortarsAlhambra PalaceMicroscopic properties |
| spellingShingle | Hanifi Binici Selim Kapur The physical, chemical, and microscopic properties of masonry mortars from Alhambra Palace (Spain) in reference to their earthquake resistance Frontiers of Architectural Research Al-Andalus mortars Alhambra Palace Microscopic properties |
| title | The physical, chemical, and microscopic properties of masonry mortars from Alhambra Palace (Spain) in reference to their earthquake resistance |
| title_full | The physical, chemical, and microscopic properties of masonry mortars from Alhambra Palace (Spain) in reference to their earthquake resistance |
| title_fullStr | The physical, chemical, and microscopic properties of masonry mortars from Alhambra Palace (Spain) in reference to their earthquake resistance |
| title_full_unstemmed | The physical, chemical, and microscopic properties of masonry mortars from Alhambra Palace (Spain) in reference to their earthquake resistance |
| title_short | The physical, chemical, and microscopic properties of masonry mortars from Alhambra Palace (Spain) in reference to their earthquake resistance |
| title_sort | physical chemical and microscopic properties of masonry mortars from alhambra palace spain in reference to their earthquake resistance |
| topic | Al-Andalus mortars Alhambra Palace Microscopic properties |
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