Volume : III, Issue : VIII, August - 2013

Review on Herbs used as Admixture in Lime Mortar used in Ancient Structures

P. Thirumalini, Dr. S. K. Sekar

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Lime is arguably the world first true green and versatile building material. With the introduction of Portland cement during the nineteenth century the use of lime mortar in new constructions gradually declined, largely due to Portland’s ease of use, quick setting and compressive strength. Lime posses’ greater qualities such as stickiness, ease of applications, eathability moisture resistance, natural antiseptic, self –healing, durability, low thermal conductivity, incombustible, solar production, harmonious balance. The traditional lime binder offers greater durability but less strong compared to cement. Now–a–days various chemicals are used as admixture to improve the strength and performance of concrete. The cement and chemicals used in modern construction causes environmental pollution and its effect is signifcant. But a variety of plants and animal products used in traditional lime mortar not only improves the strength but also proves its durability for centuries. This review article helps to identify the various herbs used in traditional construction and its role in modifying the fresh and hardened properties of lime mortar. It also helps to retrieve the traditional concept of additional of admixture to concrete. By shifting ourselves to use such eco–friendly (natural) admixtures in mortar will lead the construction industry towards sustainable development.

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P. Thirumalini, Dr. S. K. Sekar Review on Herbs used as Admixture in Lime Mortar used in Ancient Structures Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.III, Issue.VIII August 2013

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