Portland cement and lime (PCL) together function as the binder in masonry mortar. What is the role of lime (L) in mortar during construction?

What will be an ideal response?


During construction, lime increases the mortar's workability and water retentivity. A workable mortar is easy to spread on masonry units. Water retentivity refers to the ability of mortar to hold its water within itself without letting it bleed.

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The order of the four main components of the refrigeration cycle is:

A) Compressor - condenser - metering device - evaporator. B) Compressor - evaporator - condenser - metering device. C) Evaporator -condenser - metering device - compressor. D) Condenser - compressor - metering device - evaporator.

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The first company to build PLCs was ________

A) Allen Bradley B) General Motors C) Modicon D) Square D

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A material that occupies space and has weight is called ____________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Brick arches are for aesthetic purposes and should not be used to support a heavy load.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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