Abstract
Cement-sand mortar is widely adaptable material used in construction as a binder for masonry walls or aesthetically for rendering and plas-tering. Fibre-reinforced mortar has been used for many years to increases the mortar’s structural properties. This paper discusses the the influence of textile fabric fibre on the properties of cement-sand mortars. Flexural strength test, compressive strength test and drying shrink-age tests were carried out on mortars made with 0%, 0.5%, 1.0%, and 2.0% textile fabric fibre additive. The tests were conducted at 7, 14 and 28 days and the results obtained showed that addition of textile fabric fibre in cement-sand mortar increases the mortar flexural strength and the mortar compressive strength. While, addition of textile fabric fibre reduces the drying shrinkage it can be concluded that textile fabric fibre can be utilized in cement-sand mortar using 1% optimum content.  Â
Highlights
IntroductionCement-sand mortar is a mixture of cement, sand and water widely used in construction as a structural binder of masonry walls (to hold together blocks, bricks, stones etc.) or aesthetically for rendering and plastering [1]
Cement-sand mortar is a mixture of cement, sand and water widely used in construction as a structural binder of masonry walls or aesthetically for rendering and plastering [1]
The mortar compressive strength increases with curing period due to continuation of hydration of anhydrate cement with time as shown in the Figure 4
Summary
Cement-sand mortar is a mixture of cement, sand and water widely used in construction as a structural binder of masonry walls (to hold together blocks, bricks, stones etc.) or aesthetically for rendering and plastering [1]. Type M mortar mix has the highest amount of Portland cement and it is recommended primarily for walls bearing heavy loads. It is a High compressive-quality mortar, not exceptionally workable with compressive strength of 17.2MPa. Type S mortar is the ideal product to be used in masonry at or below grade. Type S mortar is the ideal product to be used in masonry at or below grade It is a mortar with higher flexural bond quality, it has compressive strength of 12.4MPa. Type N mortar is usually recommended on exterior and abovegrade walls that are exposed to severe weather and high heat.
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