CSA - CAN/CSA-A8-93
Masonry Cement
Organization: | CSA |
Publication Date: | 1 May 1993 |
Status: | inactive |
Page Count: | 43 |
scope:
General
This Standard sets forth the requirements for cement prepared specifically for use in masonry mortars.*
*Masonry cement is also sold under other names: Mortar Cement, Mortar Mix (Unsanded), Masons Cement, Brick Cement, White Mortar Cement, etc.
Classification of Masonry Cement
Type N
For use in the preparation of Type N masonry mortar, or with the use of Portland cement additions, capable of producing Type S mortar as specified in CSA Standard CAN/CSA-A179.
Type S
For use in the preparation of Type S masonry mortar as specified in CSa Standard CAN/CSA-A179, without the use of Portland cement additions.