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The binder in concrete is usually cement. Cement causes the aggregate and sand to bind together mechanically and harden to make a solid surface.
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Why does not use other material instead of steel for concrete work?
Because of the thermal compactablity of the steel the material is used in concrete
What is Malwa as waste material in concrete?
bmhktutjuer
What is more fire resistant steel or concrete?
Concrete is much more fire resistant. This is shown by the design of reinforced concrete structure where the steel is placed within the concrete. A major reason is that the concrete protects the steel from any fire. Steel only construction requires the steel to be covered in a fire protection material.
What stronger brick or cement?
http://simscience.org/cracks/advanced/concrete2.html A common mistake people make is to use the words cement and concrete interchangably. It is important to remember that cement is only a component of concrete and concrete is the structural material. The cement used in concrete is not used as a building material because it would be too expensive and not as strong as concrete. So when you see a parking garage, a driveway, a sidewalk or a road remember it is made of concrete, not cement. And, by the way, that funny looking truck is a concrete mixer, not a cement mixer! But, if cement is not concrete, then what is it? Cement is a general name for a material that binds other materials together. Yes, it is another name for glue. There are many materials which we would classify as cements and they are usually identified with certain uses, and can produce different types of "concrete". The type of cement used to make the riding surface of some of our roads (blacktop!) is called asphalt cement. It is a petroleum bi-product, and it binds rock into the road material we call asphaltic concrete.
To cover a road with material like asphalt or concrete?
pavement
What is the purpose of cement in concrete?
cement is the binder for concrete like glue with out it you have mud with rocks
What was roman concrete made out of?
Roman concrete consisted of the same basic elements as present day concrete which is an aggregate and a binder. For the aggregate the Romans used pulverized rubble, broken tiles and rock. A volcanic debris called "pit sand" was also used. For the binder, gypsum and lime was used.
How many yards of cement needed for a 40x60 patio?
Thickness? Do you mean cement or concrete - cement is the binder/adhesive in the concrete.
What is a synonym for tar?
Sealant, binding material, binder, bond...
What are the main functions of Portland cement?
It serves as the binder for sand and gravel when making concrete.
What is the most costly material in concrete?
Ans: The costly material in concrete is cement
From what material is the lead inside apencil made?
graphite powder and a binder
What is the difference between asphalt and concrete?
"Asphalt" the paving material is more properly called asphaltic concrete. It's gravel held together by a binder of a tarry substance extracted from crude oil known as bitumen. Bitumen is also itself sometimes called asphalt. "Concrete" is a type of building material that basically consists of rocks (gravel) combined with cement and usually sand. the crisp like the firt jsk; <:O :) >:l
What material allows concrete sections to expand on bridges?
Material such as wood allow the concrete to expand
What is the difference in geopolymer concrete mix design from mix design of ordinary portland cement?
the main difference is we will not at all use the ordinary port land cement in the geo polymer concrete mix simply we will use fly ash as a binder material and a chemicals such as sodium silicate and sodium hydroxide are used
What material is used for building foundations?
The most commonly appearing house foundation material is concrete. There are many variants of concrete foundations such as concrete blocks or insulated concrete.
Is concrete granite?
No. Concrete is a man made material that was first invented by the Romans. Granite is a natural material.
