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Conservation of Concrete, Cast Stone & Mortar
The use of mortar and stucco originated in the Neolithic period. The Romans expanded this technology with the development of cast-in-place concrete construction. This course discusses the growing importance of these materials and techniques during the Industrial Revolution, reviewing discoveries that led to the development of novel lime- and cement-based compositions from the late 18th century to the present. By the 20th century, advances in technology transformed concrete and precast from functional engineering media into the most expressive and sculptural substances of modernism.
The visual simplicity of these the materials belies the complexity of their curing and aging mechanisms. Materials science is the fundamental tool used to examine history, and to define suitable repair, replication and maintenance methods for masonry and concrete structures. Key topics are binder types and curing mechanisms; the role of aggregates and admixtures; building performance criteria; construction/manufacturing methods; and laboratory evaluation. It is one of a series of courses on architectural materials recommended to historic preservation students focusing on technical conservation issues.
CONSERVATION LAB - 655 SCHERMERHORN
M 2 PM - 5 PM
SES B
11515
| Course | Semester | Title | Student Work | Instructor | Syllabus | Requirements & Sequence | Location & Time | Session & Points | Call No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH6788‑1 | Spring 2026 |
Conservation of Concrete, Cast Stone & Mortar
|
Norman Weiss, Heather Hartshorn |
Preservation Technology Lab (655 Schermerhorn)
M 10 AM - 1 PM
|
Session B
1.5 Points
|
14174 | |||
| A6788‑1 | Spring 2025 |
Conservation of Concrete, Cast Stone & Mortar
|
Norman Weiss, Heather Hartshorn | Syllabus |
Preservation Technology LAB - 655 SCHERMERHORN
M 2-5 PM
|
SES B
1.5 Points
|
11399 | ||
| A6788‑1 | Spring 2024 |
Conservation of Concrete, Cast Stone & Mortar
|
Norman Weiss, Heather Hartshorn |
Preservation Technology LAB - 655 SCHERMERHORN
M 2 PM - 5 PM
|
SES B
1.5 Points
|
11702 |