Mix-Design and Application of Hydraulic Grouts for Masonry Strengthening (eBook)

This book provides guidance for the rational design and application of hydraulic grouts, based on a series of specific data (type of masonry, voids' width, targeted strength and durability level, available materials, etc.). To this end, the basic characteristics of a grout, i.e. its injectability (penetrability, fluidity and stability), its strength and durability, are taken into account by means of rational models and quantified expressions of all grout-design parameters. Thus, a holistic, rational mix design methodology for optimization of grout composition is given, permitting the preliminary design of grouts, without having to resort to multiple tests in advance. Moreover, detailed practical guidelines for grouting application and quality control, based on real case studies, are also included. The book attempts to rationalize the entire procedure of this poly-parametric decision-making, keeping however in mind the need for practical engineering solutions.

Theodossios Tassios is emeritus professor at National Technical University of Athens, Greece. In 2013 he was awarded by IABSE with the International Award of Merit in Structural Engineering. He is Doctor honoris causa of seven universities.

Androniki Miltiadou-Fezans is ass. professor at National Technical University of Athens, Greece. She served as head of the Directorate for Technical Research on Restoration and the Laboratory of Restoration Materials and Techniques of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports, where she worked for over 35 years.