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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