Different types of cement exhibit different properties depending upon their chemical and physical characteristics like oxide compositions, fineness of...

Manufacturing of cement From the previous article, it is clear that the raw materials required for the manufacturing of cement are calcareous materials,...

HEAT OF HYDRATION The reaction of Bogue’s compound in cement with the water is exothermic i.e., the reaction liberates considerable quantities of heat....

Hydration of Cement The powdered cement itself doesn’t exhibit any binding property. It acquires adhesive properties only when it is mixed with water....

CEMENT Cement is one of the unique and most important building materials in the field of construction. It acts as a binder that sets, hardens, and adheres...