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Fineness of cement

Fineness of Cement – Definition – Test

  • Posted on March 23, 2021
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Fineness of cement is another quality control parameter that experts keep in check of at the laboratory. The size of the particles of OPC impact the surface area and the heat of hydration. I’ve already explained the definition in my previous article on different physical properties of cement. So, if…continue reading →
Concrete definition

Concrete Definition – 3 Basic Components – Grades

  • Posted on March 6, 2021
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So, you’re one of the future constructors and are wondering what is concrete definition in civil engineering. Well, in simple terms, concrete is a composite material or a mixture of fine and coarse aggregate that is bonded together by cement paste. The aggregate – both fine and coarse, are termed…continue reading →
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Physical Properties of Cement to surprise you

  • Posted on September 8, 2019
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Do you know cement concrete is the world’s most consumed man-made construction material? Yes! After water it’s the most consumed material on the universe and all is just because of the unique physical properties of cement. So without wasting our time lets jump straight to know what the physical properties…continue reading →
Types of Cement

Types of Cement – Classification based on standards

  • Posted on April 30, 2019
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Knowing about various types of cement and their unique set of behaviors would allow you to opt the appropriate one for your construction needs. Actually the amount and proportion of various ingredients and components of cement are varied. In my previous post, I have talked about Bogue’s compounds of cement.…continue reading →
Different Bogue's Compounds in Cement Details

Bogues Compounds in Cement and their Significance or Uses

  • Posted on December 30, 2018
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Bogues compounds are responsible for initial setting of the cement grout. These compounds have been researched extensively by an American chemist named Rober Herman Bogue (R.H. Bogue) who is well known for his books on The Chemistry of Portland Cement and the Chemistry and Technology of Gelatin and Glue. After…continue reading →
Hempcrete Blocks an innovative replacement of Concrete

Hempcrete Blocks – light weight REPLACEMENT of Concrete

  • Posted on October 2, 2018
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Hempcrete Blocks are basically made with the help of two ingredients i.e. lime as binding agent or binder mixed with the core of hemp plant. After decades of modernization, advancement and innovation in science and particularly in construction engineering, the humans have realized that they had moved far away from…continue reading →
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