Table 10 Relative shrinkage ratio of lime masonry mortar over curing time

From: Traditional lime craftsmanship in China’s built heritage: craft knowledge, transmission, and intangible cultural heritage conservation

Age (days)

7

28

Test Block I

0.12%

0.18%

Test Block II

0.09%

0.12%

  1. aRelative to the contraction on the third day.