Civil Engineering MaterialsThis book deals with properties, applications and analysis of important materials of construction/civil engineering. It offers full coverage of how materials are made or obtained, their physical properties, their mechanical properties, how they are used in construction, how they are tested in the lab, and their strength characteristics--information that is essential for material selection and elementary design. Contains illustrative examples and tables and figures from professional organizations. KEY TOPICS: Considers all common materials of civil engineering/construction--and looks at each in depth: e.g., physical properties, mechanical properties, code provisions, methods of testing, quality control, construction procedures, and material selection. Discusses laboratory testing procedures for selected tests--provides step-by-step descriptions of laboratory test procedures to determine properties of materials. All test procedures are based on relevant ASTM specification. MARKET: For Civil Engineers, Construction Engineers, Architects, and Agricultural Engineers. |
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... Mortar Mortar ( or masonry mortar ) is a mixture of cement , lime , fine aggregate , and water . There are two types of masonry mortar : • Lime mortar • Portland cement - lime mortar Lime mortar is a mixture of sand , hydrated lime ...
... mortar and masonry . Lime with low plasticity produces mortar with low water retentivity , which in turn increases the permeability of masonry . Mortar joints that are not completely filled are more permeable than full mortar joints ...
... mortar are made using the same ingredients ( with and without the coarse aggregate for concrete and mortar , respectively ) , the two are not alike in terms of their functions and requirements . What is good for concrete may not be good ...