Difference Between Concrete And Mortar

In this article we are going to learn the how Mortar and Concrete differ from each other.

Concrete and mortar are both used in building projects but there are some differences in their composition and therefore their strength which means they should not be interchanged and one should not be used as a substitute for the other.

• Mortar is composed of cement, fine sands and lime; it is used a binding material when building with brick, block, and stone.
• Concrete is a very strong structural building material composed of cement, sand, and larger aggregate (gravel

Concrete

Concrete is a homogeneous mix of cement, course aggregate (crushed stones), fine aggregate (sand) and water. Sometimes various adhesives are added to the concrete mix to enhance it's features to suit our requirements like accelerators are added to speed up the setting time and retarders to slow down the setting time of the concrete mix. Concrete is used for constructing various structural elements of a building like columns, beams, slabs etc.

it is a mixture of water, cement, sand just like mortar. However concrete also has gravel and other coarse aggregates that makes it stronger and more durable

Concrete has a low water-to-cement ratio and is a thinner consistency than mortar. Concrete is often reinforced with steel when used a structural support of a building.

Mortar

Mortar (usually referred as Cement Mortar) is a mix of cement, fine aggregate and water which is used for constructing various non-structural components of a building like plastering, flooring etc.

Mortar :Mortar is used to hold building materials such as brick or stone together. It is composed of a thick mixture of water, sand, and cement. The water is used to hydrate the cement and hold the mix together. The water to cement ratio is higher in mortar than in concrete in order to form its bonding element

it is a mixture of water, cement, and sand, has a higher water-to cement ratio than concrete. 

It has a thicker consistency which makes it a great adhesive and bonding agent for bricks and tiles.