What is the ratio of slaked lime and sand in mortar ?

 What is the ratio of slaked lime and sand in mortar ?
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Last Answer : (B) Slaked lime

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Last Answer : If you don't put it in, it will crack quickly if I know it.

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Last Answer : Answer: Option C

Lime mortar is generally made with (A) Quick lime (B) Fat lime (C) Hydraulic lime (D) Plain lime

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Last Answer : Answer: Option C

Study the following statements. (i) Hydraulic lime is suitable for white washing, (ii) Fat lime is suitable for whitewashing, (iii) Hydraulic lime is suitable for making mortar, (iv) Fat lime is suitable for making mortar.

Description : Study the following statements. (i) Hydraulic lime is suitable for white washing, (ii) Fat lime is suitable for whitewashing, (iii) Hydraulic lime is suitable for making mortar, (iv) Fat lime is suitable for making mortar.

Last Answer : Answer: Option B (B) (ii) and (iii)

Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: (A) Hydraulic lime is generally obtained by burning kankar (B) Hydraulic lime sets slowly as compared to fat lime (C) Hydraulic lime is generally used in lime mortar (D) None of these

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Last Answer : Answer: Option D

The mortar in which both cement and lime are used as binding materials, is called (A) Cement mortar (B) Lime mortar (C) Fire resistant mortar (D) Gauged mortar

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Last Answer : Answer: Option D

Define lime mortar. Explain its Properties.

Description : Define lime mortar. Explain its Properties.

Last Answer : Lime Mortar:-Lime Mortar is a paste prepared by adding required quantity of water to a mixture of lime and fine aggregate like sand. Properties of Lime Mortar : 1)It should be capable of ... not develop cracks and they should be able  To maintain their appearance for a sufficiently long period.

A thick paste of cement, sand and water is called – (1) Concrete (2) R.C.C. (3) Mortar (4) Kiln

Description : A thick paste of cement, sand and water is called – (1) Concrete (2) R.C.C. (3) Mortar (4) Kiln

Last Answer : (3) Mortar Explanation: Mortar is a workable paste used to bind construction blocks together and fill the gaps between them. Modern mortars are typically made from a mixture of sand, a binder such as cement or lime, and water

In a mortar, the binding material is (A) Cement (B) Sand (C) Surkhi (D) Cinder

Description : In a mortar, the binding material is (A) Cement (B) Sand (C) Surkhi (D) Cinder

Last Answer : Answer: Option A

For testing compressive and tensile strength of cement, the cement mortar is made by mixing cement and standard sand in the proportions of (A) 1 : 2 (B) 1 : 3 (C) 1 : 4 (D) 1 : 6

Description : For testing compressive and tensile strength of cement, the cement mortar is made by mixing cement and standard sand in the proportions of (A) 1 : 2 (B) 1 : 3 (C) 1 : 4 (D) 1 : 6

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

For plastering the exposed brick walls, the cement sand mortar should be (A) 1 : 2 (B) 1 : 3 (C) 1 : 4 (D) 1 : 6

Description : For plastering the exposed brick walls, the cement sand mortar should be (A) 1 : 2 (B) 1 : 3 (C) 1 : 4 (D) 1 : 6

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

When percentage of mica present in sand is large, it (a) Reduces the strength of mortar, or concrete (b) Increases the strength of mortar or concrete (c) Has no effect on mortar, or concrete strength (d) Enhances the strength of mortar, or concrete, but only marginally

Description : When percentage of mica present in sand is large, it (a) Reduces the strength of mortar, or concrete (b) Increases the strength of mortar or concrete (c) Has no effect on mortar, or concrete strength (d) Enhances the strength of mortar, or concrete, but only marginally

Last Answer : (c) Has no effect on mortar, or concrete strength

A thick paste of cement, sand and water is called (1) Concrete (2) R.C.C. (3) Mortar (4) Kiln

Description : A thick paste of cement, sand and water is called (1) Concrete (2) R.C.C. (3) Mortar (4) Kiln

Last Answer : Mortar

Maximum slenderness ratio for load-bearing masonry wall in cement mortar, as per IS code, shall not exceed. (a) 13 (b) 20 (c) 27 (d) 30

Description : Maximum slenderness ratio for load-bearing masonry wall in cement mortar, as per IS code, shall not exceed. (a) 13 (b) 20 (c) 27 (d) 30

Last Answer : (c) 27

Lime stone, Sand stone and Dolomite are

Description : Lime stone, Sand stone and Dolomite are

Last Answer : Ans. Sedimentary rocks

Brackish water which contains mostly dissolved salt, can be purified by the __________ process. (A) Reverse osmosis (B) Sand filter(C) Lime soda(D) Permutit

Description : Brackish water which contains mostly dissolved salt, can be purified by the __________ process. (A) Reverse osmosis (B) Sand filter (C) Lime soda (D) Permutit

Last Answer : (A) Reverse osmosis

The major constituents of glass are (A) Lime, clay and soda ash (B) Sand, lime and soda ash (C) Silica, alumina and clay (D) Silica, alumina and soda ash

Description : The major constituents of glass are (A) Lime, clay and soda ash (B) Sand, lime and soda ash (C) Silica, alumina and clay (D) Silica, alumina and soda ash

Last Answer : (B) Sand, lime and soda ash

Temporary hardness of water can be removed by (A) Addition of alum (a coagulant) (B) Boiling (C) Filtration (through gravity sand filter) (D) Addition of lime

Description : Temporary hardness of water can be removed by (A) Addition of alum (a coagulant) (B) Boiling (C) Filtration (through gravity sand filter) (D) Addition of lime

Last Answer : (B) Boiling

The commonly used material in the manufacture of cement is (A) Sand stone (B) Slate (C) Lime stone (D) Graphite

Description : The commonly used material in the manufacture of cement is (A) Sand stone (B) Slate (C) Lime stone (D) Graphite

Last Answer : (C) Lime stone

Slump test is done for (A) Clay (B) Sand (C) Lime (D) Concrete

Description : Slump test is done for (A) Clay (B) Sand (C) Lime (D) Concrete

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

Bulking of sand is (A) Mixing of different sizes of sand particles (B) Mixing of lime with sand (C) Maximum water with sand (D) Swelling of sand when wetted

Description : Bulking of sand is (A) Mixing of different sizes of sand particles (B) Mixing of lime with sand (C) Maximum water with sand (D) Swelling of sand when wetted

Last Answer : Answer: Option D