The Restoration of the church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Dauis, Bohol, Philippines

Author(s): Engr. Jim Franklin O. Kalaw, Engr. Raul Y. Naguit Jr.
Paper category: Proceedings
Book title: Proceedings of the 5th Historic Mortars Conference
Editor(s): José Ignacio Álvarez, José María Fernández, Íńigo Navarro, Adrián Durán, Rafael Sirera
ISBN: 978-2-35158-221-3
e-ISBN: 978-2-35158-222-0
Publisher: RILEM Publications SARL
Publication year: 2019
Pages: 997-1007
Total Pages: 11
Language : English

Abstract: The study presents the history of Our Lady of Assumption Church of Dauis, Bohol, the timeline of its construction, the damage it sustained after the 7.2 magnitude earthquake of October 2013, the roles of the Philippine cultural agencies and formation of the Heritage Task Force, and its restoration Detailed Engineering and Architectural Studies (DEAS) conducted and Material Investigation using Elemental Analysis, Surface Strength, Binder analysis of mortar, Porosity Analysis and Water absorption capacity (WAC) determination, and Compressive strength of sillars was conducted to achieve the conservation plan for the structure. The study also highlighted on the restoration phase and the study alternative compatible materials. The restoration of Dauis Church lasted for four (4) years from the pre- restoration phase, restoration proper and the rehabilitation of church components. With the restoration of Bohol and Cebu churches, it promotes awareness in conservation of the heritage structures in the country.

Online publication : 2019
Publication type : full_text
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