Influence of crushed aggregates filler on the properties of rendering mortar

Abstract This article evaluates the use of crushed fine aggregates on rendering mortar produced with crushed sand. Mortar admixtures at 1: 1: 6 proportion (cement, lime, crushed fine aggregate, in volume) with CP II Z-32 Brazilian cement, CH-I lime, fine crushed basalt aggregate and five different percentages of filler made of crushed basalt were produced. The main properties and the shrinkage of the rendering mortar were evaluated. The use of 10% of filler results in a workable mortar with improved mechanical properties and shrinkage within acceptable limits