Cements
We are dealing with the different types of cements like Rapid hardening , Portland pozzolana , Portland blast furnace slag ,Sulphate resistin, Low heat cements etc.
TYPES OF CEMENTS
We are dealing with the following different types of cement, which are being used for specific purpose in the construction work as follows.
TYPES OF CEMENTS
Rapid Hardening Cement
- When formwork is to be removed early for reuse.
- when sufficient strength for further construction is wanted .
- emergency repair work.
- in cold regions (Resistant to frost damage).
Portland Pozzolana Cement
- It can be used in mass construction work.
- It can be used for low cost housing project.
- For construction of water tanks & water retaining structures.
- It can be used in hot weather regions.
Portland Blast Furnace Slag Cement
- It can be used in mass construction work.
- It is used for construction of marine structures.
- It is used for areas with high sulphate content in ground water.
- For manufacturing of sewage pipes.
Sulphate Resisting Cement
- It is used for construction work near seashore or where sulphate content is higher in ground water
- For construction of marine structures.
Low Heat Cement
- It is used in hot weather regions.
- For mass concreting works such as gravity dam and thick retaining wall.
White Cement
- For joining marbles and ceramic tiles .
- For preparing joints of sanitary wares .
- It is also used for architectural works.
- It is used in manufacturing of mosaic tiles.
Expansive Cement
- It can be used for repairing grouting cracks.
- Grouting of anchor bolts and machine foundations.
- It is used for sealing of water tight or airtight joints.
Portland Blast Furnace Slag Cement
- It can be used in mortar for brickwork (joining of bricks).
- It is also used in Rubble masonry.
Sulphate Resisting Cement
- It is used for all general purposes and widely used for all ordinary concrete work, mortar, plaster etc.
Hydrophobic Cement
It is used where prolonged storage is required for cement such as
- At dam site.
- Near military establishments.
- At major airports and sea ports.
Antibacterial Cement
- It is used in places like Floors of food processing plants, swimming pool, pharmaceutical industries, hospitals, bakeries, public baths and similar places where bacteria and fungi develope.