The scope of this collective paper produced in the frame of RILEM TC 277-LHS is to provide
sound knowledge on the use of additives/admixtures in lime-based mortars, based on …

The seismic vulnerability of unreinforced masonries underlines the importance of
develo** new methods and materials for the retrofitting of historical structures. Nowadays …

When designing repair mortars, it is important to consider all its components such as the
binder and the aggregates since they have a great influence on the mortar's final properties …

To evaluate the differences of properties between natural and artificial hydraulic lime
mortars, the macro and micro properties of natural hydraulic lime (NHL2 and NHL5) mortars …

The paper analyses the potential of blended lime-cement mortars to substitute blended lime-
natural hydraulic lime mortars as repair mortars in restoration works, since the availability of …

The new version of EN 459-1 standard for building limes redefined the classes of hydraulic
limes and made the producers reformulate or reclassify their natural hydraulic limes. This …

This paper investigates the mechanical and mineralogical characteristics of natural
hydraulic lime NHL3. 5 (NHL) mortars with different% of lime replacement by metakaolin …

External renders based on air lime are used in historical buildings as decorative and
protective coats. They act as sacrificial layers, particularly exposed to climatic actions and …

In order to understand the behavior of lime-based mortars, and to identify the influence of
pozzolans, it is important to investigate the microstructure and properties of lime-based …

Limestone-calcined clay cement (LC3) is one of the potential green or low-carbon binders
for replacing ordinary Portland cement (OPC), leading to sustainable infrastructure …