HS2440 Week 10 Asyn_Structure of binding materials and mosaics Flashcards
1
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Defining the following; cement, mortar (modern and traditional), concrete (modern and traditional)
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2
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what (traditionally) is lime, eg lime plaster and mortar
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3
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The lime cycle (diagram)
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4
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what are the historical uses of lime plaster
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roman wall paintings for example
5
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properties of lime plaster/ roman hydraulic cement
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- porous and not strong
- ## takes a century to set (oxygen dependant)
6
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image of crystal structure of reaction with lime
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7
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evidence of concrete being used by the romans (image)
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8
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origins of cement, what are its components (5)
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9
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disadvantages for using cement (conservation) (6)
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10
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what is gypsum plaster, materials and paroperties
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calcium sulphate
sets quickly
used as plaster, not for building
11
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mosiacs; stratigraphy and crafting
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12
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mosaic development by greeks and romans
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