Published: Građevinar 70 (2018) 3
Paper type: Scientific paper-Preliminary report
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Stone and mortar in bridges from the Ottoman period in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Abstract
Main parameters for the construction of stone bridges, and major factors for selection of new (replacement) stone and mortar, are presented in the paper. Laboratory test results are given for the stone and mortar normally used in the rehabilitation and reconstruction of cultural and historical heritage structures from the Ottoman period in Bosnia and Herzegovina. A special attention is paid to physical and mechanical characteristics of tufa, travertine and limestone, as basic materials used in the construction of such structures.
Keywordscultural and historical heritage, mortars, stone, hydraulic additives, restoration, laboratory testing