Title: Mechanical properties estimation of historical masonry buildings the Louvre Museum case study

Authors: Thirunathan Muniswamy; Hemapriya Mani; M. Vinoth Kanna; Janani Selvam

Addresses: School of Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India ' School of Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India ' Department of Civil Engineering, SA Engineering Collage, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India ' Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment Engineering, Lincoln University, Brayford Pool, Lincoln, LN6 7TS, UK

Abstract: The characteristics of the materials used in the construction of masonry buildings have a considerable influence on the general behaviour of these structures throughout their growth. The study technique comprises a number of different components, such as data from experiments that were obtained via on-site sampling, tests and analyses that were carried out, historical information, and observations that were made during field surveys. It was feasible to undertake research into the basic physical and mechanical features of the components of the masonry by making use of stone blocks, mortars, and core-infill materials. This study was the result of the utilisation of these materials.

Keywords: masonry walls; construction materials; architectural heritage; microanalysis; mineralogical investigation.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMRI.2026.150371

International Journal of Masonry Research and Innovation, 2026 Vol.11 No.1, pp.54 - 64

Received: 25 Dec 2023
Accepted: 25 Feb 2024
Published online: 12 Dec 2025 *

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