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Why sand is used in mortars?
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Mortars are typically made from a mixture of cement, water, and aggregates, with sand being the most common aggregate used. Show more…
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The function of sand in mortar is (1) to decreasc the hardncss (2) to make the mass compact (3) to decrease the plasticity of the mass (4) to prevent the excess shrinkage becausc of which cracks may be result
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