On the behaviour of Lime Mortared Masonry Masterclass

Category: Featured Courses and Masterclasses

Main Information

Trainers
David Wiggins - Director, Clach Conservation Engineering
Venue
Charlestown Workshops, KY11 3EN
Start Time
10 a.m.
End Time
4 p.m.
Cost
£212.00 + VAT
(£254.40 incl VAT)

Technical Details

Individual Learning Accounts (ILA)
No
Requires C1 & C2?
No
Technical Level
n/a
Practical Level
n/a

Dates

24 Jan 25
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Join Conservation Engineer, David Wiggins talk about Lime Mortared Masonry

David is a CARE-accredited conservation engineer, whose work centres around the care and repair of historic buildings. He has a doctorate in technical masonry conservation, and current convener of the Building Limes Forum. This masterclass will marry up his research and professional practice, and is primarily aimed at engineers, but will also be of interest to masons, other crafts and anyone who wonders how historic masonry works.

Session 1

  • General introduction to traditional mortars
  • Strength & stiffness of masonry
  • Stability of masonry
  • Arching structures

Session 2

  • Moisture transport through masonry
  • The sacrificial weathering phenomenon
  • Hardening kinetics of traditional lime mortars
  • Water-shedding detailing and masonry exposure

Session 3

  • Practical specification and use
  • General summary
  • Questions
Cost
£212.00 + VAT
(£254.40 incl VAT)

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