Study and conservation of building materials in architectural heritage. Behaviour of materials. Study and design of mortars
State of conservation of historic buildings and cultural assets. Causes and processes of alteration in these elements. Composition of materials used in heritage of cultural interest. Assessment of their durability based on their petrographic aspects and physical and mechanical parameters. Proposal of intervention methodologies in their restoration and conservation.
Control and monitoring of rehabilitation interventions in architectural heritage and new works.
Characterising building materials. Assessing their technical quality. Aggregate. Modern and traditional binders. Ceramics and bricks.