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Mixing Mortar and Concrete
Updated 9/29/2026
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What you'll learn
- Batch cement and sand by volume using gauge boxes or buckets (not shovels)
- Distinguish mortar from concrete and select the correct mix ratio for each application
- Explain workability and water-cement ratio in simple terms
- Apply proper placing, compacting, and curing techniques for durable concrete
- Identify cement safety hazards and use appropriate PPE on site
About
Learn the correct methods for batching, mixing, and curing mortar and concrete — essential skills for any masonry fundi.
What's inside· 20 lessons
- 1How Long Does Mixed Mortar Last?
- 2Curing: Keeping It Wet for 7 Days
- 3Quick Check: Mortar or Concrete?
- 4Batching by Volume: Gauge Box and Buckets
- 5The Dry Mix First Method
- 6Why Batching Matters
- 7Safety: Cement Dust and Wet Cement
- 8What You Can Now Do
- 9About This Pack
- 10Water-Cement Ratio
- 11End Test
- 12Mortar vs Concrete
- 13Workability and the Slump Test
- 14The Dry Mix First Method
- 15Placing and Compacting Concrete
- 16Scenario: On-Site Decisions
- 17Common Mix Ratios
- 18Batching by Volume: Gauge Box and Buckets
- 19Mixing Methods: Platform vs Mixer
- 20Batching Checklist Form
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