mortor testing
procedure
- Start with a mix of 1 vol. cement + 6 vol. soil + 6 vol. sand.
- Apply a layer of 1cm mortar on a block soaked in water and let it dray in shade.
- Observe the mortar for cracks.
interpretation
- If cracks appear, reduce the soil and increase the sand proportion.
1 Cement + 5 Soil + 7 Sand. - If mortar is too crumbly, increase the soil and reduce the sand proportion.
1 Cement + 7 Soil + 5 Sand
