What if the value of specific gravity of cement in a test is grater than the standard value of 3.15? My value is 3.37. Can it be used for mix design? As a material engineer, does the result of the test is acceptable or not? Why

What if the value of specific gravity of cement in a test is grater than the standard value of 3.15? My value is 3.37. Can it be used for mix design? As a material engineer, does the result of the test is acceptable or not? Why

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Cement is a fine mixture of limestone, chalk, or marl and clay which when mixed with water, becomes compacted due to the formation of strong molecular bonds. Due to hydration, cement turns into a hard mass when left for a sufficient amount of time upon mixing with water. The water turns the cement compounds into gel-like submicroscopic particles having higher surface areas. It is due to the hydration properties of cement, they are often known as hydraulic cement. For instance, Portland cement is a popular example in this category.

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