Laboratory Tests

Mortar mix ratio i.e. proportioning of cement sand in mortar provides consistency in the performance and appearance of masonry construction. Proper proportioning of mortar ingredients helps in having the following advantages:

• Uniformity of strength
• Uniform workability
• Uniform color
• Uniformity of proportions and yields

Mainly the proportioning of the cement and sand for mortar is conducted by volume proportioning compared to weight proportion.

The types of cement mortar are in detail explained in the article below-

Mortar Mix Ratio Proportioning for Masonry Construction

The test conducted on fly ash prior to being used as replacement for cement are-

1. Fineness of Fly Ash
2. Specific Gravity of Fly Ash
3. Size and Shape of Fly Ash
4. Colour

To know more about the detail in types of fly ash, test, properties, and uses, click the links below-

Fly Ash – Properties, Types, Mechanism and Uses

Fly Ash – Properties, Types, Mechanism and Uses

Concrete without Cement – A Green Alternative Fly Ash