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Function of sand in mortar

The sand is used in mortar for the following purposes

BULK
It does not increase the strength of mortar. But it acts as adulterant. Hence the bulk volume of
mortar is increased which results in reduction of cost

SETTING

If building material is fat lime, the carbon dioxide is absorbed through the voids of sand and
setting of fat lime occurs effectively.
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SHRINKAGE
It prevents excessive shrinkage of the mortar in the course of drying and hence the cracking of

DENSITY TEST OF
HYDRAULIC CEMENT
(ASTM-C-188)

mortar during setting is avoided.

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STRENGTH

CLAY LUMPS AND FRIABLE

PARTICLES IN AGGREGATE
(ASTM-C-142)

It helps in the adjustment of strength of mortar by variation of its proportion with cement or
lime. It also increases the resistance of mortar against crushing.

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SURFACE AREA

COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH
OF HYDRAULIC CEMENT
MORTAR (ASTM-C-109)

It subdivides the paste of the binding material into a thin film and thus more surface area is
offered for its spreading and adhering.

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RODDED UNIT WEIGHT OF
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