Installing thermal insulation materials on the external and/or interior wall is a primary means for the conservation of building energy. Expanded perlite is one of the most widely used inorganic building insulation materials nowadays. However, it not only consumes a large amount of energy in the...detailed
This manuscript is based on the study of pozzolanic activity of the perlite powder (PP) of Hammam Boughrara by the consumption of lime and the hydration of paste made with 75% of PP and 25% of lime. The fresh properties of the cement pastes were defined by normal consistencies, initial and final...detailed
Grouting is a widely used intervention technique for the consolidation and strengthening of historic masonries. During the recent decades, lime-based grouts have been developed, tested and applied, taking into account parameters, such as their compatibility with the historic structures and their...detailed