1. Why is it important that the concrete masonry units meet certain absorption requirements? 2. What is the mortar made of? What are the functions of the mortar? 3. What is the grout? What is the grout used for? 4. What are the ingredients of the plaster? What is it used for?

Q: Identify and cite the uses of the types of standard mortars?

A: Mortar is a Paste/Composite Material mainly Composed of Binding Material (Matrix), Aggregate…

Q: Which type of mortar is used for general construction of exposed masonry load-bearing walls?

A: Mortar is a material which is produced by mixing cement ,sand and water. Mortar is used to fill the…

Q: Q-7 • Explain the term "stucco"? What kind of an innovation did drywalls bring to the construction…

A: 1. stucco: render is its second name by which it is also known. It is construction material made up…

Q: A concrete masonry unit is tested for compressive strength and produces thefollowing results:Failure…

A: Given:- Failure load = 726kNGross area = 0.081 m2Gross volume = 0.015 m3Net volume = 0.007 m3To…

Q: List the differences between bricks and cement.

A: Bricks                             Cement Blocks Solids…

Q: What type of masonry surfaces produce the best mortar bond?

A: The bond strength was determined from uniaxial tension specimens obtained by coring the brickwork…

Q: n, complete the required ASTM C140 calculations and compare them to the ASTM C90 requirements.…

A: Calculate the following as shown below The expression for  absorption of the concrete masonry is…

Q: A sample unit of concrete masonry is recieved having a mass of 10.4kg. The unit is tested using ASTM…

A: Given: The received mass of units is 10.4 kg. The standard mass of the unit is 11.1 kg. The dry mass…

Q: what factors influence the creep of concrete?

A: To Determine: The factors that influence the creep of concrete.   Introduction: The term creep is…

Q: 9. Illustrate the qualities of a good brick. 10. What are the different types of cement used in…

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Q: What are the different ways concrete masonry units are cured?

A: There are two basic ways of curing concrete masonary - 1) using low pressure steam kiln 2) by…

Q: 2) What are lime pops? How are they formed? How do lime pops affect mortar properties?

A: Lime in soil is present in the form of ground limestone rock, which naturally contains calcium…

Q: What advantages are there to autoclaved concrete masonry units?

A: Solution: Benefits of using Autoclaved masonry units:1. It is Recyclable material 2. It is Highly…

Q: d) How many square meters of the wall will be applied with fine plaster? e) What is the rebar factor…

A: Given that  Height of wall = 2.5m  Thickness of wall=4'' Diameter of bar=10 mm Interior wall…

Q: How important is lime to the performance of concrete? How does lime affects the performance of…

A: Lime provides high water retention, ensuring the fastest possible hardening of the binder. High…

Q: How can you keep prepared mortar from having excessive moisture loss?

A: Preparation of mortar having excessive moisture loss:

Q: Explain the difference among cement plaster, cement render and cement screed? Under what situations…

A: Since the purpose of plastering and the rendering and screeding is to create a smooth surface, where…

Q: What is the advantage from using lean concrete?

A: Hi! Thank you for the question As per the honor code, We’ll answer one question since the exact one…

Q: Why is extra water harmful to fresh concrete, but good for concrete after itreaches its final set?

A: Answer Introduction In the mixing of the concrete, water is the important and most useful…

Q: What is meant by the fineness of cement? Provide a thorough discussion.

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Q: What should you do with mortar that becomes stiff from hydration while waiting for use?

A: Mortar is mixture of sand ,cement and water. With time mortar uses the water for hydration purpose…

Q: What are the types of mortar used in the United States and Canada?

A: The type of mortar used in united state are M,S,N and O. It is specified by ASTM C270 M is high…

Q: What are the characteristics of a perfect Mortar? Define Lime Mortar and Lime Slaking.

A: It has been asked in the question to define Characteristics of perfect mortar  Lime mortar Lime…

Q: The results of a laboratory experiment to evaluate the effects of a plasticizer are shown below. a.…

A: a)The water content ratio: water/cement=water content/cement content water/cement=446/815…

Q: 1. Why is it important that the concrete masonry units meet certain absorption requirements?

A: The concrete masonry units meet certain absorption requirement : The standard absorption…

Q: A fence has a dimension of 6 meters long and 10 meters high including the portion below normal grade…

A: Hi! Thank you for the question As per the honour code, We’ll answer one question since the exact one…

Q: A concrete masonry unit is tested for compressive strength and produces thefollowing results:Failure…

A: Given data Failure load = 726 kNGross area = 0.081 m2Gross volume = 0.015 m3Net volume = 0.007 m3…

Q: 2. What is the mortar made of? What are the functions of the mortar? 3. What is the grout? What is…

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Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages of the various types of mortar joints?

A: 1.Concave joint:Advantages: These are shallow concave joints with the plain surface brick quality,…

Q: What are the most common types of masonry units? List the functions of mortar. What are the…

A: This type of work is used in most type of structures. It is having so much advantages than the other…

Q: One of the ASTM Designation for testing the quality of Masonry Units is ASTM C140. One of the…

A: Concrete Hollow Block These days the conventional stones, bricks that are used in the construction…

Q: Why is it important that the concrete masonry units meet certain absorption requirements?

A: Absorption of water is the measure of pounds of concrete water cubic foot. The absorption of…

Q: . Assume wall height to be 3.0 m openings at: a. common area Doors (0.9x2.1), windows (1.2x1.2) b.…

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Q: Q-3 You are the chief and the site engineer was confused. He cannot separate the mortar and plaster…

A: Definition: Mortar - It is a material used in construction work to make a bond between bricks and/or…

Q: What is the difference between face shell bedding and full mortar bedding?

A: Definition of face shell bedding and full mortar bedding are given below:Face shell bedding:The…

Q: Civil Engg Describe in brief the advantage of hollow concrete masonry?

A: Answer:- Advantage of hollow concrete masonry:- (i) Rapid execution of work ii) Reduce Construction…

Q: Discuss the effect of temperature on the fresh concrete?

A: The effect of temperature on the fresh concrete are: The setting time of fresh concrete will…

Q: Describe which type of mortar is suitable for today’s construction and why?

A: Mortar: Mortar is one of the oldest building materials enabling large structures to be constructed…

Q: WHY IS THE WATER-CEMENT RATIO NECESSARY IN A CONCRETE MIX DESIGN?

A: The water-cement ratio determines the strength and durability of the concrete material when it was…

Issues During Construction

Construction is the combination of art, science, and engineering to build buildings, bridges, structures, roadways, highways. airports, etc. The construction business is a challenging and promising business worldwide with certain risk factors involved. Increasing demand for mankind leads to the growth of several construction companies which specialize in different construction projects. These construction companies initiate their construction process under certain agreements and time durations called the construction contract.