Brick Work Mortar Ratios Explained | 1:6 vs 1:5 vs 1:4 | Strength, Curing & Cracks Analysis скачать в хорошем качестве

Brick Work Mortar Ratios Explained | 1:6 vs 1:5 vs 1:4 | Strength, Curing & Cracks Analysis

In this video, we explain and compare the most commonly used brickwork mortar ratios — 1:6, 1:5, and 1:4 — from a practical engineering and site-execution perspective. Many people assume that increasing cement content automatically increases strength, but in real construction practice, this is not always true. This video explains why 1:6 mortar ratio is often the most suitable choice for brickwork, especially for residential construction in Pakistan. 🔹 Topics covered in this video: • What is brickwork mortar ratio? • Difference between 1:6, 1:5, and 1:4 mortar ratios • Why 1:6 mortar provides balanced cement quantity • Importance of proper curing in brickwork • How excessive cement content affects hydration • Exothermic reaction in 1:4 mortar and heat generation • Why higher heat requires more curing • How improper curing leads to cracks and reduced strength • Why 1:4 mortar can lose strength if curing is not controlled • Practical site recommendation based on long-term performance 🔹 Key Engineering Insight: In 1:6 mortar, cement quantity remains within a range where: ✔ Proper hydration is achievable ✔ Curing can be effectively maintained ✔ Cracking risk is minimized ✔ Long-term strength and durability are improved In contrast, 1:4 mortar contains higher cement content, leading to: • Higher exothermic heat during hydration • Increased curing demand • Higher probability of shrinkage cracks • Strength loss if curing is not strictly controlled This video is especially useful for: • Homeowners planning construction • Overseas Pakistanis building houses in Pakistan • Civil engineers and site supervisors • Contractors and builders • Clients who want structural durability, not assumptions This explanation is based on practical site experience and construction behavior, not textbook theory alone. For professional Design & Build services, construction consultancy, and engineering-led execution, connect with Shelters Engineering Services (Pvt.) Ltd. #BrickWork #MortarRatio #1by6Mortar #BrickMasonry #ConstructionQuality #CivilEngineering #HouseConstruction #ConstructionPakistan #OverseasPakistanis #SheltersEngineering