During a cement mortar plastering of a brick wall, the ratio of 1 : 4 corresponds to _______.

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  1. Lime : Cement
  2. Cement : Sand
  3. Cement : Water
  4. Cement : Coarse aggregate

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Option 2 : Cement : Sand
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In the context of construction, particularly when referring to cement mortar plastering of a brick wall, the ratio always refers to the proportions of different materials involved in the mixture. When we speak about a 1:4 ratio, it generally refers to the ratio of cement to sand.

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Nature of Work

Type of Mortar

Damp proof course & Cement concrete road

Cement mortar of proportion 1 : 2

General R.C.C works such as lintels, pillars, slabs, etc.

Cement mortar of proportion 1 : 3

Plaster Work

Cement mortar of proportion 1: 3 to 1: 4

Pointing Work

Cement mortar of proportion 1 : 1 to 1 : 2

Reinforced brickwork

Cement mortar of proportion 1 : 3

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