Water adsorption and freeze-thaw resistance of limestone treated with Oxal NK100

Abstract

Natural limestone is subjected to negative impact of external factors, such as rain and low air temperature. One of the ways to improve the properties of limestone is considered in the paper, which is its treatment with Oxal NK100 compound. A review of the literature regarding the problem of durability and the use of limestone is presented. The water absorption and freeze-thaw resistance of the rock was determined experimentally before and after processing with a stone reinforcing compound. The analysis of the obtained data is conducted and conclusions about the effectiveness of the Oxal NK100 composition are drawn.