TOPICS

MATERIALS THAT GAINS MOST OF THE STRENGTH TO CEMENT

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The oxides present in raw materials when subjected to high clinkering temperature combine with each other to form complex compounds. The identification of major components is largely based on R. H. Bogues work and hence it is called as Bogues Compounds. They usually varied to get different types of Cements. The four Compounds usually regarded as major compounds are listed in following table ... ...more
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PERCENTAGE COMPOSITION OF CEMENT (OPC)

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Function of Cement is first to bind the sand and course aggregate together, to fill the voids between sand and course aggregate. Oxide composition of Cement (OPC) is Oxide Composition of Cement Lime (CaO) : 60% to 65% Silica (SiO2) : 17% to 25% Alumina (Al2O) : 33% to 8% Ferrous Oxide (Fe2O3) : 0.5% to 6% Magnesia (MgO) : 0.5% to 4% Sulphur Trioxide (SO3) : 1% to ... ...more
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FIELD TESTS ON CEMENT AND SAND

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Construction materials testing is process which helps engineers, contractors and owners to list out problems and deficiencies in materials before actual construction. Field testing help to find out whether the materials are suitable for construction or not by just simple visual and easy practical tests. Field Tests on different materials: CEMENT: Field tests conducted on Cement to check ... ...more
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BUILDING MATERIALS AND THEIR PROPERTIES

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Building materials have a big role to play in this modern age of technology. Building materials accounts for 70% to 80% of the total value of construction. So there is need to check their properties before use. Few of them are explained below: CEMENT: Material which acts as binding agent is called as Cement. Natural cement is obtained by burning and crushing the stones containing clay, ... ...more
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BUILDING MATERIALS AND THEIR PROPERTIES

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Building materials have a big role to play in this modern age of technology. Building materials accounts for 70% to 80% of the total value of construction. So there is need to check their properties before use. Few of them are explained below: CEMENT: Material which acts as binding agent is called as Cement. Natural cement is obtained by burning and crushing the stones containing clay, ... ...more
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