Chapter 5 Construction Mortar
Chapter 5 § 5.1 Introduction Definition Applications Classifications
Mortar is formed by mixing and hardening binding material, fine aggregate, admixtures and water according to stated ratio. Construction mortar is regarded as concrete with sand rate of 100%. Definition
Construction mortar can be used to: Bonding block material Jointing material for pipes and board Surface plastering Anticorrosion or waterproof treatment Applications Fig5.1.1 Mortar bond block material
Classifications According to binding material, mortar can be divided into three types: According to binding material, mortar can be divided into three types: Cement Mortar Lime Mortar Mix Mortar According toapplications, mortar can be divided into three types: According to applications, mortar can be divided into three types: Masonry Mortar Surface Mortar Especial Mortar
Masonry mortar is used to –bonding block material –jointing material for pipesand board It is most widely used in civil engineering. In this chapter, we will pay much attention to the introduction to masonry mortar.