Title:
Concretes and Mortars in Ancient Aque-Ducts
Author(s):
Roman Malinowski
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
1
Issue:
1
Appears on pages(s):
66-76
Keywords:
aqueducts; calcium carbonates; carbonation;
cracking (fracturing); crushed brick; durability; joint
sealers; lime cements; mortars (materials); plaster;
shrinkage; strength.
DOI:
Date:
1/1/1979
Abstract:
Some ancient types of water conduits-tunnels, arch construction, and pressure conduits-are dealt with. Building materials for lining, concrete, mortar, and plaster based chiefly on lime as binding material as well as a paste for sealing joints in pressure ducts were examined. Experiments were carried- out to imitate an expanding sealant described by Vitruvius. The causes for the great tightness, strength, and resistance of the ancient carbonate concretes were analyzed. [Author]