Category: Cement
What is Cement In a nutshell, cement is a binding material made of lime or clay, mixed with water to form mortar, or mixed with sand, gravel, and water to make concrete. Cement is the substance that is used extensively in the work of construction to set or harden or adhere materials. The main function … Continue reading What is Cement? Early History of Cement!
How to Store Cement in a Proper Way The atmospheric moisture is sufficient to make the cement worthless. The cement should be stored in such a way as not to be exposed to the atmosphere. Following are the process to store cement in a proper way: 1. The floor of the cement stored room should be … Continue reading How to Store Cement in a Proper Way
6 Ways to Check The Good Quality of Cement on Site To make concrete, there are three main ingredients are used which are cement, aggregate and water. Therefore, to make a good concrete, the quality of the cement should be good. Following are the 6 ways to check the good quality of cement on site: 1. A good … Continue reading 6 Ways to Check The Good Quality of Cement on Site
Necessity of Adding Gypsum (CaSO4) in Cement Manufacture Portland cement is obtained from grinding clinkers and usually sets and hardens immediately after the addition of water. In order to slow down the setting time of cement, gypsum @ 3% to 4% is added during the process of clinker grinding. If the quantity of gypsum(CaSO4) … Continue reading Necessity of Adding Gypsum (CaSO4) in Cement Manufacture
5 Difference Between The Wet And Dry Process of Manufacturing of Portland Cement The following 5 differences between the wet and dry processes of manufacturing Portland cement are described: Dry Process 1. This method is adopted when the raw materials are hard. 2. The quality of cement prepared by this method is inferior. 3. The dry … Continue reading 5 Difference Between The Wet And Dry Process of Manufacturing of Portland Cement
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Bogue’s Compounds Following are the four compounds which are known as bogues compounds and their formula & abbreviated formula are described below: Name of Bogues Compound Abbreviated FormulaFormulaTri-calcium silicate C3S3 Cao.Sio2 Di-calcium silicate C2S2 Cao.Sio2 Tri-calcium aluminate C3A3 Cao.Al2o3Tetra-calcium alumino-ferrite C4AF4 Cao.Al2o3.Fe2o3 Properties and Function of Bogue's Compounds The Bogue's compounds (basic compounds) of Ordinary Portland Cement … Continue reading Properties and Function of Bogue’s Compounds