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Building Materials - Engineering

Q1:

Lime mortar is generally made with

A quick lime

B fat lime

C hydraulic lime

D plain lime

E none of these.

ANS:C - hydraulic lime

Hydrated lime is the type of lime most widely used as a component in mortars and renders. Hydrated lime, and quicklime (see below) are commonly referred to as 'air lime' products. This is because they do not react with the water in the mix to form a 'set'.