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The ratio of sand and cement affects the tensile strength of the concrete. Hence, a ratio of 1:2 (cement to sand) will yield a greater tensile strength than a 1:3 ratio. However, both are acceptable in the formation of concrete.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 9y agoIt depends on what you are using it for. For general purposes it is 1 part cement, 5 parts sand.
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∙ 11y ago3 sand to 1 mortar, not cement. Then "sweeten" the mix with a heapping shovel full of mortar.
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∙ 12y agonormally 3 sand to one cement
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What is in brick mortar?
It depends on the age of the mortar. Today's mortar is made from sand, Portland cement and water. In very cold weather a plasticiser is added. Prior to about 1900 mortar was made from sand, lime and horse-hair.
What are the uses of sand stones and gravels in construction?
in asphalt and cement concrete. We can use sand ,cement and water as a mixture of mortar.
What is the proportion of bed concrete in foundation?
The proportion of the bed mortar should be 4:1 for the sand : cement.
How much cement use in 1sqmt Plastering?
Input : 1. Thickness of plastering 12mm (0.012m). 2. Cement sand ratio 1:6Suppose we require to plaster 100sqmThen 100x0.012=1.2m3 of mortar is requiredFor 1:6 ratio,Cement requirement will be= 1.2 x 1/7 (one part of cement in mortar) = 0.1714m3 cement,Since cement goes in the voids of sand we nead 20% extra material = 1.20 x 0.1714 = 0.2056 cum.Now add 20% extra to cover uneven surface of brick work = 1.2 x 0.2056 = 0.2468 cu. m of cement.Now for 50 kg of cement = 0.0345cum, therefore = 0.2468 / 0.0345 = 7 bag of cement.Sandrequirement will be= 1.2 x 6/7 (sixth part of sand in mortar) = 1.0285 m3 sandNow add 20% extra to cover uneven surface of brick work = 1.2 x1.0285= 1.2343 cu. m of sand.Convert sand in MT multiply is by 1.602 (specific gravity) 1.2343 x 1.602 = 1.9773 MT
What is the composition of cement mortar for bricklaying?
Its 1 cement to 5 sand for most bricks and blocks, 1:3 for engineering bricks.
How much mortar is used on the average size brick house?
not a lot. but assuming 9"x3" and using this brick calculator it works out at 0.0003 cubic meters of mortar or 0.91kg of sand and 0.25kg of cement per brick.
Why is sand a needed component of masonry mortar?
The sand give the cement in the mix something to hold on to. It gives the mortor strengh by connecting all the grains together. The cement to sand is pretty much the same principal as mortar to brick. Joining the pieces together to create a whole.
What is in brick mortar?
It depends on the age of the mortar. Today's mortar is made from sand, Portland cement and water. In very cold weather a plasticiser is added. Prior to about 1900 mortar was made from sand, lime and horse-hair.
Beside cement what was the other solid in the ready mixed mortar?
Mortar has sand in it. Concrete has cement, sand and stone.
What is best for cement mortar fine sand or coarse sand?
Fine sand is best for mortar.
How is mortar concrete made?
Concrete :- a mix of cement, sand, water, and gravel. Mortar :- a mix of cement, sand, and water
How is concrete and mortar made?
Concrete :- a mix of cement, sand, water, and gravel. Mortar :- a mix of cement, sand, and water
Cement mixed with sand and water makes?
If you mix cement ,sand and water you get mortar If you mix cement and stone pebbles or chips you get concrete Concrete.Sometimes gravel is mixed with it, too.
What is correlation between strength of mortar to strength of concrete?
mortar are mixing by sand & cement and concrete is mixing by cement, sand & stone
What is the difference between concrete mortar and cement paste?
Cement paste is formed when cement is mixed with water. However, cement mortar is formed when cement is mixed with fine aggregate (sand) and water.The strength of cement mortar is more when compared to cement paste.Shrinkage will be less in cement mortar and high in cement paste.
What mixture of mortar and sand do you use for brick bullnose safety grip coping and is there a tool for measuring the cuts that will need to be made?
for the coping bed -22 shovels sand -1 bag cement -1 shovel mircale lime brick joints - 5 sand - 2 cement - no lime (shovels)
What raw matrials are used to make mortar?
Mortar is made from sand, a cement such as Portland Cement or Lime, and water.
