mortar

Glossary

air entraining

Descriptive of the capability of a material or process to develop a system of minute bubbles of air in cement

Glossary

air content

The volume of air voids in cement paste, mortar, or concrete, exclusive of pore space in aggregate particles, usually expressed

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Matrix for mortar

The material that was used for many centuries before the advent of Portland cement as the matrix (binding agent) for

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Mortar plasticiser

As an alternative to the use of lime it has become practice to use a mortar plasticiser with cement in the

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‘Compo’ mortar

During the last 50 years it has been considered good practice to use a mortar in which the advantages of lime

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Ready mixed mortar

Of recent years ready mixed mortars have come into use particularly on sites where extensive areas of brickwork are laid.

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