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Characterisation and structural health monitoring of historic fibrous plaster ceilings

Abstract:

Fibrous plaster (FP) has been widely used in high-profile decorative suspended ceilings across the UK since the late nineteenth century. As a material of significant architectural and cultural value, FP warrants systematic conservation. However, knowledge of its material properties and structural behaviour remains limited, constraining the development of reliable inspection and monitoring practices. Current visual and tactile inspections, which are subjective, invasive, costly, and unsupporte...

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Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
MPLS
Department:
Engineering Science
Role:
Author
ORCID:
0000-0003-1289-6185

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Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
MPLS
Department:
Engineering Science
Role:
Supervisor
Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
MPLS
Department:
Materials
Role:
Supervisor
ORCID:
0000-0001-6120-9826
Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
MPLS
Department:
Engineering Science
Role:
Examiner
ORCID:
0000-0001-6228-0309
Institution:
University of Bath
Division:
MPLS
Role:
Examiner


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Funder identifier:
https://ror.org/0402pb169
Funding agency for:
Acikgoz, M


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Type of award:
DPhil
Level of award:
Doctoral
Awarding institution:
University of Oxford


Language:
English
Deposit date:
2026-04-01
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