Masonry 1 Module 5 Test

Front

Mortar makes up _______ % of the surface face of a masonry structure.

Back

20

Front

Mortar is made of 4 basic materials: Portland cement, hydrated lime, sand, water.

Back

True

Front

______________ can be added to mortar to change its physical properties, chemical properties, or color.

Back

admixtures

Front

Portland Cement reacts with _______________.

Back

water

Front

Type _____ Portland Cement is the most commonly used for making mortar.

Back

1

Front

Hydrated lime reacts with ____________.

Back

air

Front

Only type ____ hydrated lime should be used for making mortar.

Back

S

Front

What is the main ingredient in mortar by volume? ______________

Back

sand

Front

Of all the ingredients in mortar, sand is the least ____________. (varies most from batch to batch)

Back

uniform

Front

________________ mortar contains Portland Cement, lime, admixtures, and sand. The mason needs to only add water.

Back

masonry