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…
Soundness Test Of Cement Statement Of Problem Two samples of cement are given, find out: Which cement is unsound? and Which cement is sound? Theory It is very important that the cement concrete is not so much as the change in its volume when it will be hardened. So it is necessary to control or reduce…
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6 Way 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 way to check the good quality of cement on site: 1. A good…
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Necessity of Adding Gypsum (CaSO4) in Cement Manufacture Portland cement is obtained from grinding clinkers 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) is…
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5 Difference Between The Wet And Dry Process of Manufacturing of Portland Cement Following 5 difference between the wet and dry process of manufacturing of Portland cement are described below: 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…
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Properties and Function of Bogue’s Compounds The Bogue’s compounds (basic compounds) of Ordinary Portland Cement and their function are given below: Bogue’s Compounds % by mass of cement Properties & Function of bogue’s compounds Tri-calcium silicate (C3S) 25-50 It hydrates at a faster rate and produces higher heat of hydration. It is responsible for…
