Mortar - Civil Snapshot

Advantages of Lime Mortar

November 22, 2020November 22, 2020 - by Kathir - 1 Comment

The strength of lime mortar is less than cement mortar, the advantages of adding lime in mortar are as follows: Shrinkage in mortar is less, thus less liable to cracks …

Types of Mortar Used in Building Construction

December 8, 2019December 8, 2019 - by Kathir - 3 Comments.

Cement mortar: Cement and sand are used in this type of mortar as binding material and fine aggregate respectively. The proportion of cement and sand may varies from 1:2 to …