Cement Mortar

FUNCTIONS OF CEMENT MORTAR

• A cushion and makes the masonry units to bear

against one another and thus provides strength to
the wall

• A seal in between the masonry units, and keeps

the water and air from penetrating it

• A bonding agent to make the individual units to

adhere to one another

• A surface enhancer , proving beautiful contrast and

appearance
•Cement mortar is made of Portland cement,
hydrated lime, and aggregates (sand) and water
•Portland cement acts as bonding agent, lime
imparts smoothness and workability, sand
provides the bulk around which lime sets, and
water provides workability to set bricks properly.
•Setting of hydrated lime with absorption of CO2
from air makes the mortar strong
 Mortar Functions

 Provides for full bearing

 Seals between masonry units
 Adheres / bonds masonry units
 Aesthetics

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 TYPES OF CEMENT MORTAR

• M-type - High strength mortar - 2,500 psi (17N/mm2) - Used for

buildings subjected to large lateral loads, and below grade (earth
level) masonry

• S-type - Medium high strength mortar - 1600 psi (11N/mm2) -

Used for masonry structures needing high flexural bond strength
and normal compressive loads

• N-type - Medium strength mortar - 750 psi(5N/mm2) - for general

use above grade

• O-type - Medium low strength mortar; 350 psi(2.5N/mm2) - Used

for non-load-bearing walls and partition
 Objectives of plastering
• Provide an even,smooth,regular, clean and durable
finished surface

• Protect the surface from the effects of atmospheric

agencies

• Conceals the defective workmanship

• Covers up the use of inferior quality materials and

joints

• Provides satisfactory base for white washing, color

washing
• Cement plastering
• Mud plastering
Lime plastering
Light weight mortar plastering
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