Paper Key : IRJ************667
Author: Utkarsh Pandey,Anubhav Pandey,Harsh Gupta
Date Published: 02 Feb 2025
Abstract
Mortar plays a crucial role in the construction industry, but it has its limitations. To address these challenges, more research is needed into durable and eco-friendly building materials. Mortar composites, created by blending different compounds, are used in a variety of cement concrete applications. Globally, mortar is the most commonly used building material. With advancements in understanding material behaviorparticularly concerning admixtures, waste materials, and curing methodshigh-performance or modified mortars are now being developed. Mortar is typically made by mixing sand and cement in specific proportions. It's recommended to use special mortars rather than regular cement mortar due to their added benefits. These advantages arise from challenges related to raw material collection, such as pollution and environmental impact. Additionally, the raw materials for cement and sand are finite, which has led to a growing interest in producing new materials for mortar. The properties of special mortar made with waste materials from various industries are being explored. As cement and sand consumption continues to rise, replacing these materials in mortar becomes a key focus of research. With industrialization and urbanization, the disposal and recycling of waste materials like glass and rubber have become pressing issues. Using these waste products in construction is an effective way to conserve and make use of natural resources. For instance, replacing cement with glass powder reduces mortar costs and enhances compressive strength due to its pozzolanic properties. Since much of this waste is not recycled, repurposing it in construction is a sustainable solution to both waste disposal and material conservation..