What is the importance of testing fineness of cement? How is the surface area method more reliable than sieve test for testing fineness of cement?
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What is the importance of testing fineness of cement? How is the surface area method more reliable than sieve test for testing fineness of cement?

Parag Pal 4:56 AM

Importance of Testing Fineness of Cement Strength Development : Fineness affects the rate of hydration and strength development of cement. Finer particles lead…

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What is hydration? On which factors the rate of hydration depends?
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What is hydration? On which factors the rate of hydration depends?

Parag Pal 4:56 AM

Definition of Hydration: Hydration refers to the process by which a substance absorbs water. Factors Affecting the Rate of Hydration: Temperature: Higher tempe…

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What is the influence of the tri and di calcium silicates and tri calcium aluminate on the properties of cement?
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What is the influence of the tri and di calcium silicates and tri calcium aluminate on the properties of cement?

Parag Pal 4:55 AM

Tri Calcium Silicate (C3S) : Role : Primary contributor to the early strength of cement. Hydration : Rapid hydration, resulting in early strength development. …

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Describe the manufacture of Portland Cement. In what way does it differ from rapid hardening cement.
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Describe the manufacture of Portland Cement. In what way does it differ from rapid hardening cement.

Parag Pal 4:54 AM

Manufacture of Portland Cement: Raw Materials : Limestone (calcium carbonate) Clay or shale (source of silica, alumina, and iron) Process : Quarrying and Crush…

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