CLASSIFICATION OF MORTAR part-2
Classification of Mortar:-
Mortar are classified in the basis of the following:
1. Bulk density
2. Kind of binding materials
3. Nature of application
4. Special mortar
Properties of a good mortar:-
- It should be capable of developing good adhesion with the building unit such as bricks, stones etc
- It should be capable of developing the design stresses
- It should be cheap
- It should be durable
- It should be easily workable
- It should set quickly so that speed in connection may beachieved
Use of Mortar:-
- To bind the building units such as bricks and stones
- To carry out pointing and plaster work on exposed surfaces of masonry.
- To form an even and soft bending layer for building units.
- To form joints of pipes
- To hyde the open joint of brick works and stone works
Function of sand in mortar:-
1. Bulk of Mortar mainly consist of sand, hence cost is reduced
2. Settings
3. Shrinkage gets avoided due to sand.
4. Strength is imparted because of sand.
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