[en] Reinforced concrete is a key element of the architectural evolution and has been specifically involved in the development of Catholic Church architecture, particularly during the second part of the XXth century.
This article focuses on the Saint-Vincent Church, Liege district, Belgium. With concrete as major building material, this was built in only 20 months, from 1928 to 1930. This monumental building, from Neo Byzantine style, however presents some degradations. A visual inspection, as well as non destructive and laboratory tests, are presented and analysed. They help to make a clear diagnosis and to assess hypothesis on the real state of this high-quality architectural building. Moreover, specific investigations have been realized on a special mortar used for wall construction: Pauchot reinforced artificial stone.
Disciplines :
Civil engineering
Author, co-author :
Courard, Luc ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département Argenco : Secteur GeMMe > Matériaux de construction non métalliques du génie civil
Gillard, Anne
Darimont, Anne ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département Argenco : Secteur GeMMe > Matériaux et maintenance en construction
Bleus, Jean-Marie ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Architecture Site Saint-Luc > Architecture Site Saint-Luc
Paquet, Pierre ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département Argenco : Secteur Arkhê > Conservation & restauration du patrimoine culturel et immob.
Language :
English
Title :
Pathologies of concrete in Saint-Vincent Neo-Byzantine Church and Pauchot reinforced artificial stone
Publication date :
2012
Journal title :
Construction and Building Materials
ISSN :
0950-0618
eISSN :
1879-0526
Publisher :
Elsevier Science, Oxford, United Kingdom
Volume :
34
Pages :
201-210
Peer reviewed :
Peer Reviewed verified by ORBi
Name of the research project :
Surface characterization of concrete historical structures: cohesion and aspect
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