Experimental study on hygric properties of salt-contaminated red sandstone in coastal building envelope

• Published in: Case Studies in Construction Materials Vol. 22; p. e04447
• Main Authors: Zhang, Yu, Meng, Qinglin, Li, Chuanrui, Wang, Junsong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.07.2025; Elsevier
• Subjects: Hygric properties; Mechanism of salt effect; Moisture storage; Moisture transfer; Porous building materials; Porous building materials; Mechanism of salt effect; Hygric properties; Moisture transfer; Moisture storage

Building envelopes in coastal areas are exposed to both the heat and humidity of inland regions and the corrosive effects of salt spray. Given that these structures are often composed of porous materials, understanding the hygrothermal properties of such materials under saline conditions is crucial....