What is Mortar? Mortar is a paste (capable of setting and hardening) made with cement, and water or with lime, surkhi, and water. Cement & lime are binding materials utilized in the making of mortar. Sand and surkhi give strength to the mortars. It also prevented more cracking due to…
Guidelines for Construction of Brick Masonry
Introduction Brick is a building material made of hard inorganic clay of a size that can be conveniently handled. Bricks can be easily arranged into various shapes for most of the structures. The strength of brick masonry works depends upon the quality of bricks, type of bond, proportion, and quality…
