Monuments were built for thousands of years as the most enduring and well-known representations of past civilizations. It is crucial to preserve them, because they are national symbols with unique cultural and historical significance. The deterioration of the structures happens as a result of weathering, fire, natural disasters like earthquakes, construction flaws, and numerous other factors. In general, the issue with repairing and reinforcing regular buildings is very different from the issue with restoring monument buildings. The goal of keeping a monumental structure in use may be viewed as secondary in importance and any event as a result of the effort made to fulfil the main task. In the case of monumental buildings, emphasis is placed on the preservation of their aesthetic and historical aspects. Therefore, the restoration strives to protect and highlight the monument’s or building’s aesthetic and historical aspects. The choice of appropriate material for the restoration depends on the appearance of the original structure. New materials must be compatible with those already used in the building. The goal of the present study is to provide an overview of the materials used to restore the structural integrity of historic structures and monuments that have been damaged by seismic activity. All of these buildings need extra attention because of their unique historical or architectural value, or because they are significant because they are still standing examples of a former way of life.

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Building Materials for Repair and Strengthening of Monuments: A Review

  • P. K. V. R. Padalu,
  • R. Vashisht

摘要

Monuments were built for thousands of years as the most enduring and well-known representations of past civilizations. It is crucial to preserve them, because they are national symbols with unique cultural and historical significance. The deterioration of the structures happens as a result of weathering, fire, natural disasters like earthquakes, construction flaws, and numerous other factors. In general, the issue with repairing and reinforcing regular buildings is very different from the issue with restoring monument buildings. The goal of keeping a monumental structure in use may be viewed as secondary in importance and any event as a result of the effort made to fulfil the main task. In the case of monumental buildings, emphasis is placed on the preservation of their aesthetic and historical aspects. Therefore, the restoration strives to protect and highlight the monument’s or building’s aesthetic and historical aspects. The choice of appropriate material for the restoration depends on the appearance of the original structure. New materials must be compatible with those already used in the building. The goal of the present study is to provide an overview of the materials used to restore the structural integrity of historic structures and monuments that have been damaged by seismic activity. All of these buildings need extra attention because of their unique historical or architectural value, or because they are significant because they are still standing examples of a former way of life.