TEST FOR MORTAR part-3

Test for mortar:-

  • Adhesiveness to Building Units:-

Mortar is  placed to join them so as to form a horizontal joint. If size of bricks is 19cm x 90cm x 90cm, a horizontal joint of 9cm x 9cm=81cm. square will be formed. Ultimate adhesive strength of mortar  per cm square area is obtained by dividing maximum load with 81cm square area.

  • Crushing strength:-

Brick masonry or stone masonry laid in mortar to be tested are crushed in connection machine. The load at which the masonry crushes gives the crushing strength.

  • Tensile strength:-

The briquettes are tested in a tention testing machine. Cross- Sectional area of central portion is 38mm x 38mm or 1444 mm square or 14.44cm square.

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