Compressive Strength and Modulus of Elasticity of the Ancient and Substitution Masonry Prisms

Abstract

This paper presents the experimental method for compressive strength and elasticity modulus of the ancient and substitution masonry prisms. In this study, were supported by the Department of Fine Arts prisms samples and materials. According to the Department of Fine Art guidelines and the Wat Krachee conservation project requirements, the ancient prisms were created in 2019. The substitution masonry prisms were made into two categories. First is the stack prisms without the binder. Second is the stack prisms with binder made from the slaked lime putty as specified by the Department of Fine Art guidelines. The stack prisms composed of 6 flatwise bricks having the dimension of 15x30x5 cm.
A rectangular compressometer was developed and used to investigate the elasticity modulus. The compressive strength and elasticity modulus of the ancient and substitution masonry prisms in various moisture conditions will be and discussed