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A Comparative Study Of Seismic Response Of R.C Low-To-Medium Rise Buildings Under The Egyptian Code Of Loads (Ecdl 2003), Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed Diab Jun 2008

A Comparative Study Of Seismic Response Of R.C Low-To-Medium Rise Buildings Under The Egyptian Code Of Loads (Ecdl 2003), Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed Diab

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Development And Evaluation Of Lime Mortars For Restoration Of Historic Buildings And Monuments, Tarek Said Mahfouz Feb 2005

Development And Evaluation Of Lime Mortars For Restoration Of Historic Buildings And Monuments, Tarek Said Mahfouz

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Monuments and historic buildings and sites are regarded as a national treasure of any country. This is particularly true for Egypt that possesses a wealth of historic and heritage buildings covering the entire life span of human civilization. It must be preserved and safeguarded not only as historic evidences but also as works of art. Most of these structures used lime based mortars as binding material. These structures are deteriorating at a rate faster than our ability to renovate them. The repair and rehabilitation of old historic walls and mortars involve a complex interaction of existing and new elements. Engineers …