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A basic mixture for general use (paths, etc) is: 1 cement : 2 sand : 3 gravel by volume. Mix ingredients dry and add water until the concrete is workable. If too sloppy it may be weak, if too dry it may be difficult to work with.
A basic mortar mix (brick laying, etc) is: 1 water : 2 cement : 3 sand.
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How much water is required in 1 bags of cement?
it depends on the type of mix and water cement ratio.
Is adding water to cement irreversible or revirsible?
If you have added too much water to your mix just add more sand and cement ;but do this right away.
How is concrete and mortar made?
Concrete :- a mix of cement, sand, water, and gravel. Mortar :- a mix of cement, sand, and water
How many sand water and cement goes in the concrete mix?
sand=2*Weight of Cement water=cement/2
Cement mixed with sand and water makes?
If you mix cement ,sand and water you get mortar If you mix cement and stone pebbles or chips you get concrete Concrete.Sometimes gravel is mixed with it, too.
How much water is required in 1 bags of cement?
it depends on the type of mix and water cement ratio.
Should water be added to cement or cement to water?
Add the water to the cement, a little at a time as you mix.
Can you mix a water based paint with a cement mixture?
Yes you can. Substitute 20% of the water for the cement mix with latex paint (Water based paint) and mix slow and thorough. Don't over used too much paint it will damage the integrity of the concrete.
Is adding water to cement irreversible or revirsible?
If you have added too much water to your mix just add more sand and cement ;but do this right away.
How is mortar concrete made?
Concrete :- a mix of cement, sand, water, and gravel. Mortar :- a mix of cement, sand, and water
How is concrete and mortar made?
Concrete :- a mix of cement, sand, water, and gravel. Mortar :- a mix of cement, sand, and water
What happens when you mix water with cement?
Cement reacts with water (this reaction is known as hydration).
How many sand water and cement goes in the concrete mix?
sand=2*Weight of Cement water=cement/2
Cement mixed with sand and water makes?
If you mix cement ,sand and water you get mortar If you mix cement and stone pebbles or chips you get concrete Concrete.Sometimes gravel is mixed with it, too.
How do you make cement or concrete?
cement/ concrete is made with water, cement mixture and sand. After all of this is added to the right amount, you mix, mix, mix!! Then bofore it drys, pour it ontop the location desired
Why does concrete mix with low water cement ratio resulted in hardened concrete having higher strength than those with high water cement ratio?
Why does concrete mix with low water cement ratio resulted in hardened concrete having higher strength than those with high water cement ratio?
When mixing to make concrete what do you add to the mix last sand water or cement mix?
The water should be added last. All the aggregate materials and the cement should be thoroughly mixed before the water is added.
