diff --git a/projects/sag-mesh-plane-v0u1/mp-rapid-set-cement-mortar.md b/projects/sag-mesh-plane-v0u1/mp-rapid-set-cement-mortar.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4dda6a6 --- /dev/null +++ b/projects/sag-mesh-plane-v0u1/mp-rapid-set-cement-mortar.md @@ -0,0 +1,38 @@ +# Material Passport — Rapid-Set Cement Mortar + +**File:** `mp-rapid-set-cement-mortar.md` + +**1. Material Name** +Rapid-set cement mortar (e.g., “Cement All”). + +**2. Source Type** +☑ Perennial Secondary Market (building trades, hardware stores). +☑ Industrial Junk Stream (construction sites often discard partial bags). + +**3. Physical Specs** +- Type: pre-mixed hydraulic cement with additives. +- Form: dry powder, grey or off-white. +- Bag sizes: typically 5–25 lbs (2–11 kg). +- Compressive strength: ~4000–6000 psi (brand-dependent). +- Set time: 15–60 minutes; practical handling after ~1–2 hours; fuller cure ~24 hours. + +**4. Substitute(s)** +- Plaster of Paris / Perfect Cast (lighter, weaker, faster). +- Standard Portland cement mortar (slower, stronger, heavier). +- Lime plaster (softer, brittle, low strength). + +**5. Known Limitations** +- Brittle under impact. +- Shrink cracks possible if cast too thin. +- Moisture sensitive before curing; absorbs water after curing. + +**6. Hazards** +- Alkaline dust: skin/eye irritant; gloves and goggles recommended. +- Exothermic curing; prolonged skin contact may cause burns. +- Store sealed: absorbs humidity and hardens in bag. + +**7. Visual Reference** +*(Add a photo of a typical retail bag with label visible.)* + +**8. Declared Use in Design** +Acts as structural bulk fill for the **Sag-Mesh Plane v0.1**. Provides stiffness and flatness; PLA mesh provides geometry and keying. Central compromise: chosen because it’s cheap, plentiful, and globally ubiquitous—at the cost of brittleness and lack of tensile reinforcement.