IS EN 998-2:2016 Specification for mortar for masonry. Masonry mortar

Publication Year

2016

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Provides requirements for factory made masonry mortars for use in masonry walls, columns and partitions. Examples of application include, facing and rendered masonry, load bearing or non-load bearing masonry structures for building and civil engineering. Also defines the performance related to workable life, chloride content, air content, density and correction time (thin-layer mortars only) for fresh mortars. For hardened mortars it defines performance relating to compressive strength, bond strength and density.

Document History

Supersedes IS EN 998-2:2010. This standard is a Harmonised European Standard (hEN).

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