5305
Accession Number
7859
Title Of Article Chaper
Die roemischen Thermen von Weissenburg (Bayern). Kulturhistorischer Ueberblick - Untersuchung an Moerteln und Putzen
Title Of Journal Book
Arbeitsblätter für Restauratoren
Volume
6
Issue
1
Pages
134-148
Language Of Text
German
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
Archaeological excavation of the bath, which was built in two phases, discussed. Chemical and petrographical examinations divide the mortars in three groups: pure lime mortar, clay-lime for flooring and hydraulic lime. Local material like massive lime and rivel gravel as well as brick powder used as additives.
Keywords
Lime, hydraulic binder; Lime, mortar plasterwork; Lime, test; Mortar, analysis; Mortar, analysis carbonate; Mortar, consolidation; Mortar, microscopy petrography; Mortar, history; Mortar, technology; Building, conservation; Building, plasterwork; Building, plasterwork analysis; Building, plasterwork conservation; Building, plasterwork technology; Building, restoration; Archaeology, excavation; Archaeology, site conservation; Archaeology, site display ICCROM
pub_id
5305
Title Translation
The Roman baths of Weissenburg (Bavaria). Art historical survey - Analysis of mortar and plaster