Why do it needto get the normal consistency of cement?- -How are these values of normal consistency become significant? -When there is 40kg of cement, mix with water, what is the volume of water needed in the mix to obtain its normal consistency, provided that the cement sample has the same brandused in the experimentregardless of the factors that may affect the results of consistency.

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A: Given, Sieve analysis data

Q: A concrete mix with a 75-mm slump, water-cement ratio of 0.50, and sand with a fineness modulus of…

A: given data is slump size 75 mm w/c ratio 0.5 max agg size-25mm

Q: Pick out the correct statements from the following (Note: there may be more than one correct…

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Q: Following is the given data of compressive strength test done on 2 inch cement mortar cubes: Maximum…

A: Given: Dimension of cube = 2 in   w/c Ratio Cube No. Maximum Load (lb) 1 0.50 1…

Types of Cement

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.