The report sets out the main objectives and presents the first specific results of an experimental research on the general theme of mortars and conglomerates for historic and traditional buildings; the work is developed by a research group of the Polytechnic of Turin, and grafted on the results of an experimental research on local aggregates based mortars for historical buildings. The ongoing study will coordinate in particular in-depth studies aimed at the mechanical and performance characterization of innovative materials. One of the main objectives of this line of research is the following:
- to define a reference ‘atlas’, compared to many mixtures of mortars and conglomerates, for restoration, recovery, and maintenance of historic buildings,
- to encourage (in particular for small yard sites) the use of local materials with a 'short supply chain', compatible and installed with traditional techniques and methods,
- to enhance methods of choice oriented towards the circular economy (respecting their values of historical and technological testimony and significant stratifications).
The research is also based on experimental data by laboratory tests and by some sites of historic buildings, also with the support of the Superintendence for the architectural heritage of Piedmont and companies producing material
