0
There's a saying that "a chain is only as strong as its weakest link", and pretty much the same goes for a brick and mortar wall.
If the mortar is stronger than the brick, all that would happen if the wall would be put under heavy pressure is that the bricks would crack instead of the mortar.
On top of that, cracked mortar is a lot easier to remove & replace than cracked bricks.
Ideally you want the mortar to be just a tiny bit weaker than the bricks. You get a wall that's almost at it's max strength, but easy to repair.
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Which is better cement hollow brick or red clay brick for construction of apartment?
The red clay brick is better than hollow brick for construction of apartments. Because bands should be constructed at every 5-10 feet height if we adopt hollow bricks. Moreover, red clay bricks have higher strength than hollow bricks.
How Much Sand to Cement for Brick Mortar?
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.
Is Mud Brick masonry?
According to my dictionary, masonry is stone. I believe 'mud brick' would technically be adobe rather than masonry.
Stone or brick floor of a fireplace?
Personally, I like stone. It gives that home feeling and is more durable and lasts longer than brick.
Is BI pipe stronger than GI pipe?
yes
Is brick stronger than metal?
Brick will usually be stronger in compression, but metals will usually be stronger in tension.
Is click and brick system in e commerce profitable than click and mortar?
No
What is stronger concrete or Mortar?
Concrete is stronger than mortar.Because mortar is a mixture of cement, sand and water but concrete is a mixture of cement, sand, gravel and water. Thus concrete forms a stiff mix than mortar.Hence the concrete is more stronger than cement.
Why is concrete stronger then mortar?
Concrete is stronger than mortar because mortar is a mixture of cement, sand and water but concrete is a mixture of cement, sand, gravel and water. Thus concrete forms a stiff mix than mortar.
Will an online college course require as much time as going to a brick and mortar school?
Online courses are shorter than brick and mortar schools. You can complete an online college course quickly if you are very efficient.
Can window shutters be installed on brick homes?
Shutters can be installed on brick homes, but it is more difficult than on siding or mortar. Window shutters can indeed be installed on a brick home,professional installation will be needed.
Dose sound travel faster throgh brick and concreate?
Sound would travel faster through one brick than the same amount of concrete based on molecular structure but if a wall were built with brick, mortar would be required, this mortar would slow the sound vibrations and scatter them, while the same size wall made of concrete is solid and would then conduct sound faster than the brick wall.
How do you clean latex paint off brick?
The previous answer to this question was "use a high pressure power washer". I must say that depending on the type of brick, state of the mortar and condition of the brick itself, using a pressure water could cause nothing but problems. Some bricks and all mortar are porous. Using high pressure water will do nothing but force water deep into the mortar joints and the bricks themselves. Getting the paint off without damaging the bricks is not an easy task. Using a stiff bristle (not metal bristles) and warm water with dishwashing soap is the first thing to try. After that you can try one of the gel pain strippers or a heat gun and gentle scraping. The most important thing is protecting the integrity of the brick. You can always redo the mortar in certain areas if you damage it, but you don't want to have to replace bricks. Sandblasting will remove the outer "coating" of many bricks exposing the porous internal brick...not good. If you do have to deal with mortar and tuckpointing and your brick/mortar is more than 90 years old you cannot use modern "portland cement" mortar. It's too hard and will ruin the older, softer bricks. There is a lot of info on mortar and old brick. Never ever use a portland cement product on older brick and never use a high pressure washer or sandblast a brick wall of any age.
Is it okay to do masonry brick work when the bricks are wet?
The bricks or blocks should be dry. Most masons will cover them before a rain. Part of the strength in the joint is the penetration of the mortar into the bricks porous surface, which is why structural blocks should not be used more than once.
How do you safely restore an old brick chimney to use - the mortar is cracked and falling off?
The chimney must be structurally sound and water must not enter between bricks. Conditions which may require repointing include: (1) mortar erosion more than 6 mm, (2) crumbling mortar, (3) hairline cracks in the mortar, and (4) cracks between the brick and mortar. Don't hire just any bricklayer. Repointing is a exacting and separate skill from bricklaying. Most important, the old and new mortar formulations must be identical, so the repairs have the same density and rigidity (not just appearance)! If the existing mortar crumbles easily, this indicates the mortar is too weak (perhaps from the use of sand that contained dried sea salts).
Are online degrees cheaper than regular college degress?
Most online degrees are cheaper to obtain than degrees from regular schools. This stems from lower costs than those associated with brick and mortar classrooms.
What best explains why Amazon can sell books more cheaply than local bookstores?
Lower overhead than local brick and mortar stores, no face to face customer service, low transaction costs.
