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Difference between concrete, mortar, and grout
To a casual observer, the only difference between mortar, grout, and concrete might be
their fluidity. Although the three materials have the same principal constituents (cement mix,
sand, gravel, water), there are many important differences between the three materials. They
have different mix proportions, properties, and functions, and are governed by different ASTM
Standards. (Narendra, Differences between mortar, grout, and concrete)
1. Concrete
1.1 Mix proportions:
Contains portland cement, large aggregate, and sand. (Tscarborough, Concrete vs
Mortar vs Cement Vs Grout)
1.2 Properties:
- Most structural concrete has f’c values in the 3000 to 5000 psi range (University of Memphis,
introduction to concrete)
- The weight density of reinforced concrete using normal aggregates is about 150 lb/ft3 (PCF)
(University of Memphis, introduction to concrete)
1.3 Functions:
It is for structural applications to form an object (Tscarborough, Concrete vs Mortar vs
Cement Vs Grout)
2. Mortar
2.1 Mix proportions:

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Contains Portland cement/lime, lime, or masonry cement and sand (Tscarborough,
Concrete vs Mortar vs Cement Vs Grout)
2.2 Properties:
Workability and bond are more important to the performance of the mortar than
compressive strength.
2.3 Functions:
The role of mortar is to make one material stick to another. For instance, a mason laying
bricks or concrete masonry units (CMU) will place mortar in the joints between the bricks or
blocks. Similarly, a person installing tile will lay a mortar bed so the tiles stick to the floor or
wall. (Archtoolbox, Mortar vs Grout)
3. Grout
3.1 Mix proportions:
For CMU, it refers to a pourable mixture of Portland cement, small aggregate, and sand,
for tile and similar applications, grout refers to portland cement or masonry cement and sand
used to fill the joints in segmental masonry applications (Tscarborough, Concrete vs Mortar
vs Cement Vs Grout)
3.2 Properties:
The grout is thin so it flows readily into gaps, and has high consistency, (ability to flow).
(ReBuild, Comparison of Chemical grout properties: Which grout can be used where and
why)
3.3 Functions: Grout is a filler product and is intended to flow. Therefore, it usually has a higher
water content. A mason will fill the cores of a CMU with grout. A person installing tile will use a

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Difference between concrete, mortar, and grout To a casual observer, the only difference between mortar, grout, and concrete might be their fluidity. Although the three materials have the same principal constituents (cement mix, sand, gravel, water), there are many important differences between the three materials. They have different mix proportions, properties, and functions, and are governed by different ASTM Standards. (Narendra, Differences between mortar, grout, and concrete) 1. Concrete 1.1 Mix proportions: Contains portland cement, large aggregate, and sand. (Tscarborough, Concrete vs Mortar vs Cement Vs Grout) 1.2 Properties: - Most structural concrete has f’c values in the 3000 to 5000 psi range (University of Memphis, introduction to concrete) - The weight density of reinforced concrete using normal aggregates is about 150 lb/ft3 (PCF) (University of Memphis, introduction to concrete) 1.3 Functions: It is for structural applications to form an object (Tscarborough, Concrete vs Mortar vs Cement Vs Grout) 2. Mortar 2.1 Mix proportions: Contains Portland cement/lime, lime, or masonry cement and sand (Tscarborough, Concrete vs Mortar vs Cement Vs Grout) 2.2 Properties: ...
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