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Table 2 Slaking conditions and mortar preparation

From: Towards a better understanding of hot-mixed mortars for the conservation of historic buildings: the role of water temperature and steam during lime slaking

Sample name

Lime slaking

Mortar preparation

Slaking conditions

T slaking water (°C)

Lime form

Binder:aggregate (v:v)

w/b ratio (w/w)

A

Water

20

Putty

1:3

–

B

Water

75

Putty

1:3

–

C

Steam

–

Dry hydrate

1:3

0.6

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