ED FROM Parkes G, Greenhalgh T, Griffin M, et al. Effect on smoking quit rate of telling patients their lung age: the Step2quit randomised controlled trial. BMJ 2008;336:598–600. Correspondence to: Dr G Parkes, The Limes Surgery, Hoddesdon, UK; [email protected] Source of funding: Health Foundation. c Clinical impact ratings: GP/FP/Primary care 6/7; Respirology 6/7; Internal medicine 5/7 R...

This study demonstrates the feasibility of using a simple method to measure the resonant fundamental frequency for determining the MOE (dynamic Young’s modulus) of lime and cement mortars. The procedure follows the instructions stated in the UNE-EN ISO 12680-1 standard for refractory products although in this study the instructions are applied to standardized RILEM 4x4x16 cm test samples made o...

During the MoDeCo2000 scientific and research project on mortars used in territory of Roman Danube Limes Serbia, biggest challenge was quest for provenance raw materials. The area where Viminacium, largest city province Moesia Superior developed, with millennial continuity land use settlement, selected as case study is presented this research. People throughout history have always what they had...

Swelling clays characterized by their shrinkage and swelling phenomenon are known to be the main cause of cracking paved roads. So, road construction on soils require knowledge specific techniques, including chemical stabilization with lime or cement addition. This technique favors sustainable development avoiding waste production especially soils. Indeed a maximum reuse materials located in bu...