Investigating the Detachment of Glazed Ceramic Tiles Used in Buildings: A Brazilian Case Study.

ABSTRACT: Ceramic detachments in cladding systems are indicative of adhesion loss between the ceramic tiles and the substrate or its adhesive mortar due to inadequate quality workmanship, the quality of the adhesive mortar or that of the ceramic material, whether acting simultaneously or not. The shear stresses resulting from the ceramic tiles' expansion due to humidity accelerate this process. There is a shortage of studies on the quality of ceramic tiles and adhesive mortars. This study conducted elemental, physical and microstructural characterization tests on ceramic tiles and adhesive mortars that showed detachment up to two years after being laid. At first glance, the adhesive mortar samples had adequate traits and degree of hydration. The ceramic tiles, on the other hand, showed high porosity

SUBMITTER: Sahade RF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11766741 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature