ARCC 2202 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Shear Wall, Sandwich Panel, Thermal Mass
16 Dec 2016
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Very durable: scarcely affected by water, air, re. Can be constructed by a single person with minimal tools. Available in many colours that do not fade and will stand up to heavy wear. Brick wet and cannot dry require natural convection loop in air space between brick. Some will dump their excess mortar in the wall cavity. Mortar - know the difference of lime and portland mortar - similarities. Type n (general purpose) is the most common type of mortar and is the best all- around selection unless special characteristics are required. 750 psi) and is meant for reinforced interior and above-grade exterior load-bearing walls. It is great for semi-soft stone or masonry since it will ex more than a high-strength mortar - this prevents cracking of the masonry units. Type m mortar is the highest strength mortar (minimum 2500 psi) and should only be used where signi cant compressive strength is required.
