Materials Research

Researchers in the Department are involved in experimental, theoretical and demonstration work relating to traditional and innovative materials used in construction.

Two images beside each other. One of a SEM micrgraph of a lime:RHA paste after 1 day of curing showing some small, needle-like hydrates. The second image is of lime:RHA paste at 14 days. Abundant hydrates form a continuous network throughout the paste

Research Projects

Biomaterials

Composition, Provenance and Production

Concrete

Masonry

Mortar

Pozzolans