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A structure usually made of cement or rock which extends perpendicular to the shore to trap sand is known as a what?
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What is stronger concrete or cement?
Concrete is stronger than cement.It is composed of aggregates (sand and gravel) and cement; and may be cast with reinforcing bar within it (reinforced concrete). Cement is only a part of concrete. Cement has no tensile strength while concrete has compressive and tensile strength.
What is plastic cement used for?
Plastic cement is usually used to repair cracks in plaster, wood, chipped tiles, etc.
Why is cement so strong?
Cement is strong because is it's molecular structure means it links together under tension, but will come apart easily if pulled length-ways.
What is initial setting time of cement?
It's the time from which cement starts the setting process after water is added.. Usually it is 30 min.. It can be delayed or advanced using chemicals..
What is the difference between cement and grout?
Grout is a substance that is used to fill gaps between tiles, such as in a shower or bathroom. Grout may be made of small aggregate, sand, and Portland cement. It may also be made of Portland cement or masonry cement and sand. There are many different types of cement, and these are usually used as an ingredient with which to make concrete and mortar.
What is cement grouting?
cement grouting is the process of injecting the cement slurry in to the engineering structures to stabilize the structure.
What is cement bucket?
A bucket that holds cement or concrete, usually hoisted by a crane.
What is stronger concrete or cement?
Concrete is stronger than cement.It is composed of aggregates (sand and gravel) and cement; and may be cast with reinforcing bar within it (reinforced concrete). Cement is only a part of concrete. Cement has no tensile strength while concrete has compressive and tensile strength.
Is cement homogeneous?
Yes. The cement used to make concrete usually has sand, aggregate and Portland cement in it. That would make it heterogeneous.
Why folding motion is used for mixing glass ionomer cement?
to preserve the gel structure
What is cement how it is made and types of cement construction?
Portland cement is made by heating limestone and driving water from its crystalline structure to produce calcium carbonate half hydrate which is a powder. Once water is added it reincorporates into the crystalline structure making it hard again. It also contains between 5 and 20% fly ash or clay.
What is plastic cement used for?
Plastic cement is usually used to repair cracks in plaster, wood, chipped tiles, etc.
What is the different between ordinary Portland cement and Portland cement?
Ordinary Portland cement is the most common cement used in the world, made from stucco, concrete, mortar and other materials. Slag cement is usually mixed with Portland cement and is the substance leftover after metal has been smelted from raw ore.
Why is cement so strong?
Cement is strong because is it's molecular structure means it links together under tension, but will come apart easily if pulled length-ways.
Why use cement for a house slab and not concrete?
Residential slabs are made of concrete, often called cement although it contains cement, sand, and aggregate (usually rocks of pebble size).
How do you calculate cement for building project?
Dimensions x whatever is the going rate at your local cement contracter... usually by the square foot
What do you mean by RCC Beams?
RCC stands for reinforced concrete cement. it is a building structure made by combining the steel rod with cement concrete mixture. like beam ,pillers etc.
