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CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS (CE 103) - Mortar
CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS (CE 103)
Chapter 6: Mortar | 2 Hours | 2 Marks

CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS (CE 103): Mortar

Mortar in Construction

Welcome to Chapter 6 of Civil Engineering Materials (CE 103). This chapter is dedicated to Mortar, a crucial binding material used in masonry work to bind stones, bricks, and concrete blocks together.

Mortar acts as a paste that hardens to bind building blocks such as stones, bricks, and concrete masonry units, to fill and seal the irregular gaps between them, spread the weight of them evenly, and sometimes to add decorative colors or patterns to masonry walls.

In this chapter, we will examine the functions and uses of mortar, its essential properties like workability and adhesion, and classify various types of mortars. We will also cover the preparation, storage, handling, and rigorous testing methods used to ensure the quality of mortar in construction projects.

Chapter 6 Syllabus: Mortar

Chapter 6: Mortar
2 hours
2 Marks

6. Mortar (2 hours)

6.1 Function and use of mortar

6.2 Properties of mortar:

Workability, inertness, setting and hardening, adhesion

6.3 Types of mortars:

Classification (on the basis of binding materials, bulk density, nature of applications; special mortars); properties and use of different types of mortar

6.4 Preparation, storage and handling of mortar:

Hand mixing, machine mixing; storage and handling of mortar

6.5 Selection of mortar for different construction works:

Selection criteria; characteristics of a good mortar

6.6 Testing of mortars:

Crushing strength test, tensile strength test, adhesiveness test on building unit

Prepared by: Er. Basant Lekhak

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