Caratteristiche meccaniche del Botticino Classico.

Botticino Classico is analysed herein by means of a physical – mechanical characterisation through conventional and non conventional laboratory tests. In particular, uni-axial tests were carried out by adopting a close loop deformation control. These tests are suitable not only for the determination of the modulus of rupture but also for the knowledge of the post-peak behaviour. The tests have been performed by adopting specimens with different orientation respect to the sedimentation layers: the results show a mechanical uniformity of the material.