Academic thesis

Laura Kalfels-Thiel: Development of conservation materials to stabilize damp and salt loaded plaster at the prussian Fort VI in Cologne back

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Abstract: The present thesis deals with the development of a conservation concept to stabilize damp and salt loaded
plaster. The possibilities of preserving the original plaster are studied in the former Fort VI in Cologne. A
comprehensive inventory and condition survey were done first. An analysis of the original building materials
and of the processes of deterioration was conducted. Thereafter a climatic monitoring survey and an
analysis of the salts were carried out. Subsequently, adequate conservation materials were developed on
the basis of the first analysis and the current literature. The known recipes were reproduced and optimized
and reference blocks were produced. The physical and mechanical properties were then analysed and
compared to the original building materials. In conclusion, a model-area for testing the conservation
materials in the object is presented and information about preventive conservation is given.

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  • academic institution: Technische Hochschule Köln
  • kind of theses:  Masterarbeit
  • main Tutor:  Prof. Dr. Hans Leisen
  • assistant Tutor:  Dr. Esther von Plehwe-Leisen
  • date:  2014
  • Language:  German

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