Design of a new mortar based on lime modified with pozzolanic materials for the repair of an historical exterior plaster floor at Karlštejn castle

Abstract

The result of the report is an assessment of key characteristics (mechanical properties, absorbtion, porosity, resistance to frost) of samples taken from a mortar applied on exterior plaster floor at Karlštejn Castle as a trial test performed in 2006. The results of performed tests and a recommendation for a next conservation strategy is presented