Laboratory Tests of Low-Strength Mortars for Precast Concrete Buildings Designed for Disassembly
Philip Skov Halding
Abstract:Direct reuse of precast concrete elements is possible if disassembly is considered in the design phase. An unusual way of designing for disassembly is to use “wet” joints as usual but to optimise the mortar to be less strong and, therefore, easier to remove at the end of the life of the building. A method is presented to test mortars with lime content to determine the shear capacity in the connection between mortar and concrete. Tests are performed with and without an applied normal force and with and without … Show more
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