Forensic exploration of the mechanical properties of basalt grains in earthenware

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2019-05-16

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Equinox Publishing

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2052-3378

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Braekmans D, Broekman MJ, Grashof BG, (2017) Forensic exploration of the mechanical properties of basalt grains in earthenware. Archaeological and Environmental Forensic Science, Volume 1, Issue 2, 2017, pp. 149-160

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The overall goal of this project is to contribute to reconstruct the innovation mechanisms and development of ceramic production using forensic engineering techniques. Instead of optimizing materials as a driver in modern engineering, here we wish to use these methodologies, but aim to solve questions on advancement in the past fabrication process – and thus ultimately understand the key issues of a less or (un)successful design and subsequent improvement. This paper wishes to address the advantages and constraints regarding to use of basalt in ceramic matrices. By utilizing a standardized set of different test bars comprising different amounts of basalt fired at both 800°C and 1000°C, it can be concluded basalt tempered ceramics have a higher fracture toughness when compared to quartz enriched materials. It is there plausible to identify basalt as a good temper material for (ancient) earthenwares in terms of thermal (shock) activities

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Experimental Archaeology, Basalt temper, Levant, Fracture Toughness, Ancient ceramics

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