Academic thesis

Katharina Breunhölder: The grand staircase of the castle of Harmannsdorf (Lower Austria). Conception for the conservation and exemplified realization. Back
Language: Original   -   Translation
Overview:  
 
Abstract: The present thesis examines the grand staircase (1771) of the castle of Harmannsdorf (Lower Austria),
made of zogelsdorfer calcarenite. A material-and-condition survey indicated that the main damage
phenomena of structural damage is caused by repeated freeze-and-thaw cycles. Therefore the
main emphasis during the elaboration of a consevation concept was put on reconstruction mortars
for porous limestones exposed to freezing weather conditions. Test series shall indicate the waterspecific
properties as well as the frost resistence of different mortars that have already been used
successfully in practice. The results show differences between utilised materials by themselves as
well as in interaction with zogelsdorfer calcarenite and illustrate the importance of tailoring materials
to individual objects.

Top

Keywords: Zogelsdorfer limestone, reconstruction materials, frost-thaw-cycle-caused damages, baroque garden
Details:
  • academic institution: Universität für angewandte Kunst Wien
  • kind of theses:  Diplomarbeit
  • main Tutor:  Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Gabriela Krist
  • assistant Tutor:  -
  • date:  2020
  • Language:  German
Back

The Hornemann Institute offers only the information displayed here. For further information or copies of academic work, please contact the author or - if there is no contact provided - the secretariats of the respective faculties.