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http://dx.doi.org/10.5762/KAIS.2010.11.10.4031

A Study on Masonry Techniques in Ancient Roman Architecture  

Yoon, Seong-Ho (Department of Architecture, Hanseo University)
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Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society / v.11, no.10, 2010 , pp. 4031-4040 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to research the characteristics of masonry techniques on Roman ancient architecture. Opus so means masonry, has many types and techniques and still we use that word. Roman masonry technique appears to be very diverse kinds throughout to try and change the outcome of new technology. Depending on the use of materials the process can distinguished in three courses. First, just use only stones and bricks. Second is the use of concrete that is advanced to cement structure. Third is the use of air-dried bricks and grilled bricks. Roman masonry ranges of techniques not limited to the construction of the resulting but created a variety of architectural language. Architectural space is based on a comprehensive development of masonry techniques.
Keywords
Roman architecture; Opus; Caementicium; Testaceum;
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