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A Relationship Between The Strengths Of Type N Cubic Mortar Specimens And In-Situ Mortar, Michael Scott Reynolds
A Relationship Between The Strengths Of Type N Cubic Mortar Specimens And In-Situ Mortar, Michael Scott Reynolds
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The compressive strength of mortar is typically determined using the American Societyfor Testing and Materials (ASTM) standard method using 2 inch cubes which are compressed tillfailure. There is however a disparity between the compressive strengths of mortar cubes, and insitumortar. This disparity is a result of the differences in thickness, aspect ratio, curingconditions, water content, and confinement between mortar cubes and mortar joints. While thesedifferences lead to mortar joints being stronger than mortar cubes, a relationship between theirstrengths is desired.Two less-common mortar strength tests were used to determine more accurately thecompressive strength of in-situ mortar. The results of both tests …