ASTM Specifications Classify Masonry Mortar into Type M, Type S

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Short Answer

ASTM specifications classify masonry mortar into Type M, Type S, Type N, and Type O. Which of these types is recommended for use in masonry foundation walls?

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Definitions:

Capital Rationing

A strategy or situation where a company limits its new investments or projects due to constraints on available financial resources.

Capital Investment Analysis

The process of assessing the viability and potential return on investments made in long-term assets.

Internal Rate of Return Method

A capital budgeting method used to estimate the profitability of potential investments.

Payback Period

The time it takes for an investment to generate enough revenue to recover the original cost.