Question

Weak mortar has __________

(a) Only lime

(b) Only cement

(c) More cement and less lime

(d) More lime and less cement

This question was addressed to me in final exam.

This intriguing question originated from Load Bearing Walls topic in division Load Bearing Walls of Construction & Building Materials

Answer 1

Right choice is (d) More lime and less cement

For explanation: Mortar consists of both lime and cement. The strength of the mortar determines the strength of a wall. Weak mortar has more of lime and less of cement.