Performance over Time of Adhesive Systems for Bonding Ceramic Tiles ¿ A Detailed Case Study

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2015

Authors

de Freitas, V (Author) Other; Helena Corvacho (Author) FEUP; Quintela, M (Author) Other; Delgado, JM (Author) Other

Journal

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Title: Diffusion Foundations

Pages: 183-193

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00W-NMC

DOI: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/df.3.183

Abstract (EN): <jats:p>An efficient adhesive bonding of exterior ceramic tiles applied on fac¿ades is an obvious important factor to ensure the safety and the durability of the fac¿ade. The failure of adhesive bonding is a common issue with relevant technical and economic consequences.The aim of this work is to present an evaluation of the performance overtime of adhesives systems in bonded ceramic tiles on fac¿ades, based on extensive experimental research works carried out at the Laboratory of Building Physics (LFC).A detailed case study is presented which evaluate the performance of adhesives systems to be used on the fac¿ades of a building located near the sea. For this purpose, accelerated ageing tests are performed following two different ageing procedures, allowing the comparison of the performance over time of the systems under analysis).</jats:p>

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific