Conservation compendium. Part 15: Use of lime in historic masonry construction in the UK and Ireland

Author: T. Ryan

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1 February 2016

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Conservation compendium. Part 15: Use of lime in historic masonry construction in the UK and Ireland

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T. Ryan

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 94, Issue 2, 2016, Page(s) 4

Date published

1 February 2016

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T. Ryan

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 94, Issue 2, 2016, Page(s) 4

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Standard: £10 + VAT
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In conservation work and like-for-like repair on older masonry, lime mortar is the only recommended material. The thick, plain or lightly punctured walls that make up most historic buildings have few concentrations of load. Calculations of stress in such cases are often needless and, subject perhaps to the check of any critical element, we can generally lay aside our concerns about mortar strength.

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