What is the Composition of Making the Mortar | Method of Preparation of Cement And and Lime Mortars

In this article, we will discuss

The classification of mortars | Different proportions of Mortars for various works | Functions of mortars.| Methods of preparation of mortars.

Mortar

Mortar may be a paste formed by mixing water and fine aggregate.

And a binding material in a specified proportion. This paste hardens on drying and

Binds the bricks, stones, and concrete blocks together.

Classification of Mortars

Different mortars that are in everyday use are;-

1. Lime mortars

2. Cement mortars.

3. Lime Cement mortars.

4. Mud Mortars.

1. Lime Mortars

Lime mortar may be lime and sand mortar, lime and surkhi mortar, lime sand and

surkhi mortar; Slaked fat lime is used to prepare mortar to be used for plastering

And hydraulic lime in preparing mortar for use in masonry Construction. For

Strength, coarse and well-graded sand should be used. Poor sand could be used.

For non-load bearing work.

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