NDT assessment of the compatibility and performance of the restoration mortars applied for the rehabilitation of the Holy Aedicule of the Holy Sepulchre

Author(s): M. Apostolopoulou, E.T. Delegou, K.C. Lampropoulos, Emm. Alexakis, A. Moropoulou
Paper category: Proceedings
Book title: Proceedings of the 2nd International RILEM/COST Conference on Early Age Cracking and Serviceability in Cement-based Materials and Structures Volume 1
Editor(s): Stéphanie Staquet and Dimitrios Aggelis
ISBN:978-2-35158-199-5
e-ISBN:978-2-35158-198-8
Publisher: RILEM Publications SARL
Publication year: 2017
Pages: 131-136
Total Pages: 6
Language : English

Abstract: The rehabilitation of the Holy Aedicule of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, completed in March 2017, aimed to address the deformation problems encountered after its most recent reconstruction in 1810. A diagnostic study performed by the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), indicated the cause of the deformations and revealed the Aedicule’s structural layers. The results permitted the application of compatible and performing restoration mortars through reverse engineering. Non destructive techniques (NDTs) were used throughout the rehabilitation process to monitor and assess the effectiveness of the restoration mortars’ application and the results show that compatibility was ensured and the masonry structure was adequately strengthened.

Online publication : 2017
Publication type : full_text
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