Chapter Questions
Why sea sand should not be used for making mortar?
What are the different types of sand used in making mortar?
Why sand is used in mortars?
List the properties of good sand.
What proportion of cement to sand do you recommend for the following works?(a) Masonry works(b) Plastering masonry(c) Plastering concrete surface(d) Pointing.
State the important properties of cement mortar.
Where do you use cement mortar?
Explain with sketches the methods of grinding lime mortar.
Write short notes on mud mortar.
Briefly explain tests conducted on mortar.