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Moderately hydraulic lime is best suited for

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A.

Plaster work

B.

Whitewash work

C.

Masonry mortar

D.

None of the above

Answer ( Option C)

Masonry mortar

Solution

Feebly hydraulic lime

Feebly hydraulic lime is used for internal work and external work in sheltered areas.

Feebly hydraulic lime contains up to 10% clay / clay mixed with other impurities. It might take one week or more to set after the addition of water. Setting is the process of permanently taking the shape into which lime has been moulded.

Moderately hydraulic lime

Moderately hydraulic lime can be used for external work in most areas.

Moderately hydraulic lime contains clay in the range of 11% to 20%. This type of lime sets (assumes given shape) within a few days after the addition of water.

Eminently hydraulic lime

Eminently hydraulic lime  is used for external work in exposed areas, such as chimneys and for floor slabs/underpinning.

Eminently hydraulic lime contains clay in the range of 21% to 30%. Properties of eminently hydraulic lime are close to those of cement. Eminently hydraulic lime sets within one day after the addition of water.

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