Journal Published Online: 01 July 1993
Volume 15, Issue 1

Mortar Workability Apparatus: A New Approach

CODEN: CCAGDP

Abstract

The ability to accurately determine the workability and board life of mortars has been an important goal of the cement industry. This paper describes a new approach for more accurate determinations of the workability and board life, as well as other mortar properties, which has recently been developed. This simple approach uses a computerized mechanical apparatus to numerically measure the properties of fresh mortar. Data derived from this method have been shown to correlate well with characteristics observed by a professional mason during parallel tests. This new device provides results that are more reproducible, reliable, and accurate than results from periodic penetration tests.

Author Information

Tresouthick, SW
Materials Research and Consulting, Construction Technology Laboratories (CTL), Inc., Skokie, IL
Dubovoy, VS
Materials Research and Consulting, Construction Technology Laboratories (CTL), Inc., Skokie, IL
Gajda, JW
Materials Research and Consulting, Construction Technology Laboratories (CTL), Inc., Skokie, IL
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Stock #: CCA10592J
ISSN: 0149-6123
DOI: 10.1520/CCA10592J