What is the difference between concrete, mortar and grout?

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Difference between concrete, mortar and grout.

Concrete
Concrete is a composite material composed of coarse aggregate bonded together with a fluid
cement that hardens over time. Most concretes used are lime-based concretes such as Portland
cement concrete or concretes made with other hydraulic cements, such as cement fondue.
However, asphalt concrete, which is frequently used for road surfaces, is also a type of concrete,
where the cement material is bitumen, and polymer concretes are sometimes used where the
cementing material is a polymer.
When aggregate is mixed together with dry Portland cement and water, the mixture forms a fluid
slurry that is easily poured and molded into shape. The cement reacts chemically with the water
and other ingredients to form a hard matrix that binds the materials together into a durable stonelike material that has many u...


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