What is the mortar made of? What are the functions of the mortar?

Q: Identify and cite the uses of the types of standard mortars?

A: Mortar is a Paste/Composite Material mainly Composed of Binding Material (Matrix), Aggregate…

Q: Understand the many types of concrete admixtures and how they affect the concrete.

A: Introduction: Producers firstly use admixtures to lower the cost of concrete construction, adjust…

Q: List the differences between bricks and cement.

A: Bricks                             Cement Blocks Solids…

Q: Discuss the finishes used on concrete surfaces.

A: Every structural component in the structure must require the finish to protect from external factors…

Q: How to determine the porosity of broken brick pieces?

A: measure the dry weight of brick bats.To determine the porosity, first we have to determine the water…

Q: What is the meaning of tablet lamination and capping? How are these related to compression force?

A: Tablet lamination and capping:

Q: 2) What are lime pops? How are they formed? How do lime pops affect mortar properties?

A: Lime in soil is present in the form of ground limestone rock, which naturally contains calcium…

Q: How can you keep prepared mortar from having excessive moisture loss?

A: Preparation of mortar having excessive moisture loss:

Q: 7. The Iraqi standard No. 25/1988 classification of bricks is based on (i) compressive strength (ii)…

A: Given data  Compressive strength  Water absorption  Efflorescense

Q: What is mortar made of?

A: Mortar is a binding material that binds the building blocks (bricks) of any building together. It is…

Q: Briefly describe the following i. Dressing of stone ii. Importance of 'frog' in clay bricks iii.…

A: (i) Dressing of stone: The process to convert the quarried stone into the required and useful shape…

Q: What is the difference between cedar shingles and cedar shakes?

A: Difference Between Cedar Shingles and Cedar Shakes :  1. Appearance – Cedar shingles have a smooth…

Q: Why is extra water harmful to fresh concrete, but good for concrete after itreaches its final set?

A: Answer Introduction In the mixing of the concrete, water is the important and most useful…

Q: What is the lowest temperature at which mortar can be laid before requiring protection from…

A: If mortar is used below the lowest temperature it may not set properly and if water is retained in…

Q: What should you do with mortar that becomes stiff from hydration while waiting for use?

A: Mortar is mixture of sand ,cement and water. With time mortar uses the water for hydration purpose…

Q: What is meant by the tensile bond strength of mortar?

A: Brief concept introduction- Mortar- It is a mixture of fine aggregate (sand), binding material…

Q: What is the range of compressive strength for common bricks?

A: The compressive strength of bricks depends upon the factors like type of material, manufacturing…

Q: What are the types of mortar used in the United States and Canada?

A: The type of mortar used in united state are M,S,N and O. It is specified by ASTM C270 M is high…

Q: What are the characteristics of a perfect Mortar? Define Lime Mortar and Lime Slaking.

A: It has been asked in the question to define Characteristics of perfect mortar  Lime mortar Lime…

Q: What are the basic materials used to produce mortar?

A: Mortar is a bonding agent used to join the building blocks in a masonry. It consists of a binding…

Q: Which type of mortar has the highest strength and where is it used?

A: The Following type of Mortar is present Type M Mortar Type S Mortar Type N Mortar Type O Mortar

Q: State and define the three grades of clay bricks.

A: According to the resistance to weathering, there are commonly three grades of building bricks. The…

Q: List rarely used concrete additives and give specific areas to be used. (Other than water reducers,…

A: Few rarely used chemical admixtures are listed below and usage is also given : 1) Air entraining…

Q: 1. Why is it important that the concrete masonry units meet certain absorption requirements?

A: The concrete masonry units meet certain absorption requirement : The standard absorption…

Q: When is the Concrete susceptible to cracking?

A: Concept: Complete/incomplete separation of concrete into two or more parts as a result of fracturing…

Q: 2. What is the mortar made of? What are the functions of the mortar? 3. What is the grout? What is…

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Q: Where would you use the lowest-strength mortar?

A: since the type of mortar is not mentioned i assume it to be concrete mortar

Q: Which type of mortar is suitable for today's construction and why

A: Given data:  Which type of mortar is suitable for today's construction and why.

Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages of the various types of mortar joints?

A: 1.Concave joint:Advantages: These are shallow concave joints with the plain surface brick quality,…

Q: Identify and describe types of concrete-reinforcing materials.

A: Answer Reinforcement in concrete is the mixture of sand, gravel, small stone mixed with the cement…

Q: What types of plaster coats are applied over metal lath?

A: Answer:- Plaster coating: In civil engineering lath and plaster is a building process used to finish…

Q: Why is it important that the concrete masonry units meet certain absorption requirements?

A: Absorption of water is the measure of pounds of concrete water cubic foot. The absorption of…

Q: What are the functions of mortar?

A: Mortar: Mortar is a material used in masonry construction to fill the gaps between the bricks and…

Q: Explain the porosity of the bricks

A: The porosity of bricks, permeability of brick, and absorption are very essential factors that can…

Q: Explain the resistance of the bricks

A: The resistance of Bricks is the property of Bricks That give resistance against weather  condition,…

Q: What are the benefits of adding dispersed steel fibers to plain concrete?

A: Steel fibers are one of the supplementary constituents of steel fiber reinforced concrete, which is…

Q: 1. Why is it important that the concrete masonry units meet certain absorption requirements? 2. What…

A: Note: We'll answer the first question since the exact one wasn't specified. Please resubmit a new…

Q: Q-3 You are the chief and the site engineer was confused. He cannot separate the mortar and plaster…

A: Definition: Mortar - It is a material used in construction work to make a bond between bricks and/or…

Q: What is the difference between face shell bedding and full mortar bedding?

A: Definition of face shell bedding and full mortar bedding are given below:Face shell bedding:The…

Q: 7. The Iraqi standard No. 25/1988 classification of bricks is based on (i) compressive strength (ii)…

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Fire Place Construction and Layout

A fireplace is a chamber, made of different materials usually constructed to contain the fire for various applications. A fireplace is often known as a hearth. Fireplaces can be made of bricks, steel, stone, and concrete. Fireplaces serve as room heaters for cold areas and vary in design and heat efficiency.