In-situ assessment of physical performance and degradation analysis of rendering walls

A Menezes, MG Gomes, I Flores-Colen - Construction and Building …, 2015 - Elsevier
The use of in-situ diagnostic techniques can lead to a more accurate evaluation of the
performance level of façade claddings. The paper aims to evaluate the advantages of using …

Variability of in-situ testing on rendered walls in natural ageing conditions–Rebound hammer and ultrasound techniques

J Galvão, I Flores-Colen, J De Brito… - Construction and Building …, 2018 - Elsevier
External renders are the first barrier against degradation agents and their performance
affects directly that of building façades. During the life cycle of renders there is a progressive …

Differential stone decay of the Spanish tower façade in Bizerte, Tunisia

K Zoghlami, P López-Arce… - Journal of Materials in …, 2017 - ascelibrary.org
Abstract The Spanish Fortress of Bizerte in Tunisia shows differential erosion patterns on the
rock ashlars used in the construction of its main façade (sixteenth century) exposed to …

[PDF][PDF] In-situ testing techniques for in-service evaluation of water penetration in rendered façades—The portable moisture meter and Karsten tube

R Duarte, I Flores-Colen, J De Brito - … 12th Int. Conf. on Durability of …, 2011 - researchgate.net
Several reasons can explain the urgency of proactive maintenance implementation and of in-
service performance knowledge of buildings' façades, in order to guarantee adequate levels …

[PDF][PDF] In situ testing to evaluate the mechanical performance of rendered façades-rebound hammer and ultrasound techniques

J Galvão, I Flores-Colen, J de Brito - 12th DBMC International …, 2011 - researchgate.net
Façades are directly affected by the performance of external renders because these
elements are the first barrier against degradation agents. In service there is a progressive …