Evaluation of mixing and application process parameters of single-coat mortars

authors	Fernandes, V; Silva, L; Ferreira, VM; Labrincha, JA
nationality	International
journal	CEMENT AND CONCRETE RESEARCH
author keywords	mixture proportioning; workability; characterization; physical properties; bending and compressive strength; single-coat mortar
keywords	PORE STRUCTURE; CEMENT PASTES; CONCRETE; LIME; ADMIXTURES; BEHAVIOR; WATER
abstract	The effects of different preparation and application conditions of single-coat mortars in their characteristics as fresh and hardened products are described in this work. The parameters under consideration were mixing water, mixing and resting time of the fresh mortar. Tests were made in the fresh mortar like apparent density, amount of entrained air and water retention. Tests with the hardened mortar also included mechanical strength and capillarity evaluations. Finally, practical cases were considered and here some application parameters were studied. It was possible to conclude on some important parameters affecting both the processing and application of single-coat mortars. (c) 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
publisher	PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
issn	0008-8846
year published	2005
volume	35
issue	5
beginning page	836
ending page	841
digital object identifier (doi)	10.1016/j.cemconres.2004.10.026
web of science category	Construction & Building Technology; Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
subject category	Construction & Building Technology; Materials Science
unique article identifier	WOS:000229200000004