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    The document discusses mortar, which is a mixture of sand, cement, lime, and water used to bind masonry units like bricks. There are different types of mortar including mud mortar, lime mortar, cement mortar, and compo mortar. Cement mortar uses Portland cement while lime mortar uses lime. The properties of mortar depend on factors like the binder used, water content, and sand grading. Mortar must be workable yet strong and water tight. Proportions vary, such as 1 part cement to 4-5 parts sand for masonry work. Materials are accurately measured and mixed to achieve the desired properties and performance of the mortar.

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    The document discusses mortar, which is a mixture of sand, cement, lime, and water used to bind masonry units like bricks. There are different types of mortar including mud mortar, lime mortar, cement mortar, and compo mortar. Cement mortar uses Portland cement while lime mortar uses lime. The properties of mortar depend on factors like the binder used, water content, and sand grading. Mortar must be workable yet strong and water tight. Proportions vary, such as 1 part cement to 4-5 parts sand for masonry work. Materials are accurately measured and mixed to achieve the desired properties and performance of the mortar.

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    The document discusses mortar, which is a mixture of sand, cement, lime, and water used to bind masonry units like bricks. There are different types of mortar including mud mortar, lime mortar, cement mortar, and compo mortar. Cement mortar uses Portland cement while lime mortar uses lime. The properties of mortar depend on factors like the binder used, water content, and sand grading. Mortar must be workable yet strong and water tight. Proportions vary, such as 1 part cement to 4-5 parts sand for masonry work. Materials are accurately measured and mixed to achieve the desired properties and performance of the mortar.

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    10/25/2021

    Mortar
    Definition

    A mortar is a mixture of sand or similar inert particles with a binding agent


    (generally cement and/or lime), to which water is added in predetermined
    BAHIR DAR UNIVERSITY
    BAHIR DAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY proportions.
    FACULTY OF CIVIL AND WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING
    Construction Materials Mortar = Cement + Sand + H2O
    Lecture 3: Mortar

    TekletsionY.
    2014 E.C.

    Mortar Mortar
    Uses of Mortar
    Types of Mortar
     It bonds masonry elements together in all directions (vertical and
    There is a large number of mortar types used in the construction
    horizontal joints).
    industry.
     It allows forces to be transmitted between the elements and notably
    vertical forces (i.e. the weight of the elements themselves, or applied 1. Mud mortar
    forces). 2. Lime mortar
     As a wall plaster. 3. Cement mortar
     As a constituent of concrete. 4. Compo mortar

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    Mortar Mortar
    1. Mud mortar 3. Cement mortar
     The most elementary mortar.  Cement mortar= Portland cement + sand(inert particles)+water.
     Is made from soil mixed with water.
     While the use of lime results in a relatively workable mixture, rapid
     It may be suitable for laying soil blocks
    development of strength as well as stronger mortar is most conveniently
     If exposed to the weather will quickly be eroded by rain. obtained with Portland cement.
    2. Lime mortar

     Lime mortar = lime +sand + water

     Use of lime results in a relatively workable mixture

     Slow hardening makes it less attractive than cement mortars

    Mortar
    Mortar
    Materials for mortar
    4. Compo mortar
    A. Sand:
     Compo mortar = cement + lime +sand + water.
     Should be well graded, that is the particles should not all be fine or all coarse.
     In order to combine the advantages of both lime and cement,  Should be clean, free from dust, loam, clay and vegetable matter. These foreign
    mortars are prepared with appropriate proportions of Portland materials prevent the adhesion of the particles ,thereby reduce the strength.
    cement, lime and sand, which is known as compo-mortar.  Silt test could be made at the construction to check the percentage of silt in the
    sand.

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    Mortar Mortar
    Silt test (Jar test)
     Fill the jar to a depth of 5cm with representative sample of sand. Proportioning of the component materials :
     Add water until the jar is about three fourth full . In proportioning the component materials the following points must also
    be considered:
     Shake vigorously
     The mixture must be workable so that it can be placed and finished without
     Allow the jar to stand for an hour or more during which the silt will be deposited undue labour.
     If the layer of silt is more than 3mm or 6%,the sand is not suitable for mortar  Since Portland cement is the most costly ingredient in the mixture the proportion
    work. used should be as small as its consistent with the attainment of desired properties.
    (Economical)
    B.Water
     It should be strong enough.
     Clean water is important for the same reasons, as is clean sand; any impurities
    present will affect bond strength between the paste and sand.

    Properties of Mortar Properties of Mortar


    Some of the properties of mortar are: 1.Workability

    1. Workability  For the same proportions, lime-sand mortar invariably gives better

    2. Strength workability than Portland cement-sand mortar

    3. Water tightness  At times plasticizers and air-entraining agents are used in order to improve

    Factors affecting the properties of mortar include: the workability of cement-sand mortars, especially when they are lean (i.e.
    containing less amount of cement) mixes.
     The amount of mixing water
     Properties of the binder used
     Cement content; fineness and composition
     Characteristics and grading of the sand

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    Properties of Mortar Properties of Mortar


    2. Strength 3. Water Tightness

     Strength of mortar is affected by a number of factors, which include the When Mortar is used in parts of buildings exposed to dampness or

    quality of the ingredients, their proportion, the curing method and age. moisture and might be required to be watertight.

     The compressive, tensile, shear and bending strengths of cement mortar  To make such type of mortar, Portland cement should be used because of

    increases with an increase in the cement content. its hydraulic property.

     For the same proportions lime-sand mix gives weaker strength than With the cement content, materials, and workability all constant, strength

    cement-sand mix. and degree of water-tightness increase with the density of the mix.

    Batching and Mixing Batching and Mixing


     Materials used for making mortar should be accurately measured.
    Few examples of mortar proportions by volume for different purposes:
     Cement is usually measured by weight in cement bags whereas sand is
    For masonry:
    measured by volume.
    Cement mortar :-1 cement: 4-5 sand
     1 bag of cement=50 Kg =35 litters
    For bricklaying:
     Sand is measured by using a measuring box to hold quantities in multiples
    Lime mortar:-1 lime: 3-4 sand
    of 35lt.

     The convenient size of the box can be

    40cm X 35cmX 25cm internally

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