Evaluation of the behavior of brick tile masonry and mortar due to capillary rise of moisture

• Autores: M. S. Camino, F. J. León, A. Llorente, J. M. Olivar
• Localización: Materiales de construcción, ISSN 0465-2746, Vol. 64, Nº. 314, 2014
• Idioma: inglés
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  • For a better understanding of the behaviour of old brick masonry in facing the rising damp problem, multiple tests were made in the laboratory: water absorption, moisture content, apparent porosity, temperature and thermal camera imaging on brick masonry and its components: brick and mortar. This has allowed us to determine which of the previous tests is the best in predicting the behaviour of a real wall. In addition, the tests have also helped in defining a process to evaluate the moisture content of walls in a buildings, which is important for heritage restoration projects.