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The fineness of cement has an important bearing on the rate of hydration and hence on
the rate of gain of strength and also on the rate of evolution of heat. Finer cement offers a
greater surface area for hydration and hence faster the development of strength.
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β 14y ago
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β 7y agoA typical concrete for construction is composed of:
- portland cement (produced in a kiln by dehydrating a mixture of crushed limestone, clay, etc.)
- water (to rehydrate the portland cement)
- sand (fine grained component)
- gravel (course grained component)
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β 11y agoThe fineness of cement has an important bearing on the rate of hydration and hence on
the rate of gain of strength and also on the rate of evolution of heat. Finer cement offers a
greater surface area for hydration and hence faster the development of strength.
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β 12y ago% of residue should not exceed 10% as per ASTM (American Stand Testing Machine).
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β 11y agothe relation beetween the flow of air through the cement bed and the surface area of the particles compresing the cement bed.
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What fine grain material is used in the manufacture brick cement and ceramics?
it is clay
What kind of material can be used for driveway paving?
Cement is a material that can be used for driveway paving. Two more, very diverse options for paving ones driveway are asphalt and pea gravel. Asphalt and cement are the two of the three most commonly used options.
Is rock and cement asphalt the same?
No. Rock is defined by being made up of minerals. Cement is used to made pavement by mixing rock and other materials. Asphalt is a semi solid material used in the production of oil and pavement. Asphalt and cement are commonly used together.
What do you call the material you use to stick bricks together?
Mortar is what is used to stick bricks together.
Why suitable coarse and fine aggregate used in the concrete ingredient?
aggregates are used to concrete for following purposes: 1.if totally binding materials like cement is used in concrete, the cost of concrete will be high which is uneconomical. 2.to prevent high shrinkage of concrete mix fine aggregates are used. 3.to increase the volume of concrete mix aggregates are used.
What is an argillite?
An argillite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock, sometimes used as a building material.
What fine grain material is used in the manufacture brick cement and ceramics?
it is clay
What fine grained sedimentary rock is used as a fertiliser?
marl
Material that is used out side for walkway?
cement?
Why ash is used in cement?
When ash is used in cement it is called pozzolanic cement.Use of ash reduces heat generation in cement.Ash is used as a cement replacement material.
What is material used to pave roads in US?
cement
What do you cal the material used to stick bricks together?
Its cement.
What material is acrylic cement used to join?
acrilic plastics.
What is the origin of the word shale?
The word "shale" originated from the Old English word "scealu," meaning shell or husk. It is likely derived from the Proto-Germanic word "skalΕ" which means "to split" or "to divide." Shale refers to a fine-grained sedimentary rock composed of consolidated clay or mud.
What is the name used to refer to all fine-grained sedimentary rocks?
Fine-grained sedimentary rocks are classified by grain size and range from those composed of sub-microscopic particles (chert) to those with sand-sized particles (sandstone).
What material was used to build the Colosseum's vaulted arches?
Cement was used by the Romans to build the colosseum. The Romans invented cement and the material they invented was also water proof which allowed for bridges and fountains to be built.
What are the characteristics of masonry cement?
Characteristics of masonry cement :Strength of the masonry cement is goodSetting property will be fine as that of lime mortarIt is used particularly for masonry construction.inday mabao
