Question

What is mortar? Explain its uses in building construction.

Answer 1

Mortar is a workable paste used to bind building blocks such as stones, bricks, and concrete masonry units, fill and seal the irregular gaps between them, and sometimes add decorative colors or patterns in masonry walls. ... Mortars are typically made from a mixture of sand, a binder, and water.

Answer 2

here is your answer mate:

mortar is a mixture of sand,cement, and water

it is used for joining bricks in a building constructing