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Running head: DIFFERENT BETWEEN CONCRETE GROUT AND MORTAR 2
To the ordinary man on the street, the difference between concrete, grout and mortar is
the fluidity. However, this is far from the truth because even though the three elements may have
similar principal constituents, i.e water, gravel, cement mix and sand they have very distinct
Concrete
Concrete can be said to be a fully complete material used for building elements such as
patios, concrete slabs, foundation walls, and several other structures used in masonry. It is known
to be very versatile since it initially looks as a simple, dry mixture, before turning into a flexible
liquid material that can form into any shape or mold then harden into a rock material referred to
as hard concrete. Concrete is made up of sand cement, gravel and aggregates such as crushed
Mortar
Mortar is a mixture of cement, water and sand. The addition of water into this mix results
in hardening since it activates the cement. It is mainly used as binder that holds bricks together
since it is not as durable and strong as concrete. Thinset is a special type of mortar that is used to
Grout
Grout can be referred to as a pourable mixture of sand, small aggregate and portland
cement. It is a filler product that is meant to flow. Thus, its water content is usually high.
Mainly, grout is used in areas that need gaps filled or holes filled like concrete cooling in large
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