Arizzi, A., and Cultrone, G. (2012b). "The difference in behaviour between calcitic and dolomitic lime mortars set under dry conditions: The relationship between textural and physical-mechanical properties." Cem. Concr. Res., 42(6), 818-826....
The paint stays on top of the concrete, and the layers are as thin as 0.005 inches. Comparatively, stains penetrate deep and react with the calcium hydroxide (hydrated lime) in the concrete surface. As a result, they last longer than paints. Concrete stains also leave behinda smooth and po...
It has become a trend to carry a bottle of popular energy drinks while going to health clubs and gyms. Read this article to understand the difference betweenGatoradeand Powerade, and how they stack up against each other. In this Powerade vs. Gatorade comparison, we are going to look at how...
A mineral consisting of hydrated calcium sulphate. When calcinated, it forms plaster of Paris. Drywall Plasterboard Drywall partitions Gypsum A mineral consisting of the hydrous sulphate of lime (calcium). When calcined, it forms plaster of Paris. Selenite is a transparent, crystalline variety; alab...
The point of this long-winded analogy is to let you know that using concrete and mortar interchangeably will lead to disaster.How To Mix MortarMortar can be made in one of two ways. The older method is to take portland cement, add hydrated lime and mix with fine sand. The newer method...