Mortar is an intimate mixture of binding material, fine aggregate and water. When water is added to the dry mixture of binding material and the inert material, binding material develops the property that binds not only the inert material but also the surrounding stones and bricks. If the cement is the......
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Lime as Binding Material in Construction – Its Types, Classifications, Uses and Different Tests on LimestoneLime as Binding Material in Construction – Its Types, Classifications, Uses and Different Tests on Limestone
Lime is an important binding material used in building construction. Lime has been used as the material of construction from ancient time. When it is mixed with sand it provides lime mortar and when mixed with sand and coarse aggregate, it forms lime concrete. TYPES OF LIME AND THEIR PROPERTIES......