Attractive masonry: water - friend or foe?
Publication Year
1983
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Water is an essential component of masonry at the stage when bricks or blocks are set in the wet mortar but excessive saturation due to design detailing or workmanship, coupled with extreme exposure conditions can cause problems. This paper discusses these matters and shows how problems may be overcome.
Document History
Publisher formerly known as - Mortar Producers Association (MPA).
Publisher Information
Mortar Industry Association
MPA Mortar is the new name for the Mortar Industry Association, following rebranding in 2020. It is a component part of the Mineral Products Association, the trade association for the aggregates, asphalt, cement, concrete, lime, mortar and silica sand industries
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