Title: Differentiate among types of masonry mortars.
Course: Masonry II (17008-II) > Section: Identifying and Mixing Masonry Mortars

Differentiation should include

- identifying applications, strengths, and use of the most commonly used mortars—M, S, N, O, and K
- describing additives used in masonry mortars (e.g., aggregates, accelerators, retardants, water-repellant agents, colors, air-entraining agents).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the types of masonry mortars?
- What accounts for the differences in masonry mortars?