TITLE:
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Traditional and Nano Materials Used in Consolidation of Sandstone Used in Ramesses III Temple, Karnak, Egypt
AUTHORS:
Essam H. Mohamed, Zeinab Mahmoud Ahmed, Mahmoud L. Abd El-Latif
KEYWORDS:
Ramesses III Temple, Deteriorated Sandstone, Consolidation Treatments, Nano Material, Physical and Mechanical Properties
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Minerals and Materials Characterization and Engineering,
Vol.13 No.1,
January
23,
2025
ABSTRACT: This experimental study assesses the effectiveness of traditional and nano-materials in enhancing the physical and mechanical properties of deteriorated sandstone from Ramesses III Temple, Karnak, Luxor, Egypt. Treatments included Nano Estel (5%), Paraloid B-72 (3%), Paraloid B-72/Nano Estel (3%/5%), and ethyl silicates. Treated samples underwent Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and physical/mechanical testing. Results show that Paraloid B-72/Nano Estel (3%/5%) yielded optimal consolidation, significantly improving sandstone’s physical and mechanical properties.