Production of mortar for the restoration of historical buildings

Constructions, that, human beings create, erode in time due to numerous reasons. It is generally easier to restore those that have been made in accordance with present day technology. To restore those that carry historical significance, special techniques are required. First of all, a sound and correct information about the buildings needed. Then, all the elements that form the particular construction has to be defined. In restoration of a historical construction, the choice of mortar is as important as restoration of a wall ornament plays a very crucial part for its restoration. A misapplication on the wall ornament is replaceable, whereas, a small error on the choice of the mortar might cause everything to disintegrate. To make a nearest combination of the mortar of the construction that is to be restored; it is necessary to make a very good analysis of the remnants of the mortar of the construction. After analysis have been made, new mortar productions carry the characteristics of the original mortar have to made. That important part of this procedure is to make the new mortar with todays technology. Apparently, some measurements of the ingredients of the mortar have been asserted by particular science men and organizations. There is no specific formula ever discovered for this though. Every construction presents a unique synthesis of its master architect and its particular time period. This paper researches through tests on the samples produced to find out the best choice with regard to strength, physical properties and aesthetic. Keywords: Ancient Structures, historical buildings, building material, mortar, restoration