Abstract:Hygrothermal models are important tool for assessing the risk of moisture-related decay mechanisms in historic masonry structures. However, there are significant uncertainties in the process related to material properties, boundary conditions and quality of construction that effect confidence in the model's predictions compared to measured values. This paper examines one potential source of uncertainty; the imperfect nature of mortar joints in masonry walls, exemplified by such things as open joints, hairline … Show more
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