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7. Pozzolana cement,
8. White cement,
9. Hydrophobic cement,
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So that the cement produced attains maximum strength with-in 24-72 hours.
Properties:
Two essential properties of Rapid Hardening Cement are following.
(ii) It is more fine-grained ( Air permeability 3250 cm2/gm ) than the ordinary
cement.
Uses:
It is a special purpose cement. It is used in that types of projects, where quick
hardening is required.
This is achieved by using special devices called cyclone air elutriator. Such
cement is used for very high early strength concrete.
Properties:
(i) The proportion of di-calcium silicate (C2S) is almost double than ordinary
cement.
Fineness: The residue in the Sieve Test shall not exceed than 10 percent.
Setting Time: The initial setting time shall not be less than 60 minutes. And
the final setting time shall not be less than ten hours.
Uses:
It is mostly used in mega projects construction like DAMS. If we use
ordinary Portland cement instead of low heat cement in such structures,
Cracks will develop in such structures due to the great amount of heat
liberated during setting and hardening.
And a DAM with cracks is a useless structure. But when low heat cement is
used, this danger (development of cracks) can be eliminated.
4. Quick Setting Cement:
These Types of Cement are quite different than rapid hardening cement.
Its quality is that it set into a stone-like mass within a period of fewer than 30
minutes.
Quick setting cement is used only in very specific situations such as while
constructing piers for bridges and other structures in running or standing
water.
No other raw material is added, not even gypsum is mixed with the clinker
during grinding.
The total Alumina content is generally above 32 percent.
Properties:
The most important properties of high alumina cement are summarized
below:
(ii) The ratio of alumina to lime is kept between 0.85 and 1.30.
(iii) It gains compressive strength of 400 kg/sq.cm within 24 hours and 500
kg/sq.cm after 72 hours.
(iv) It evolves great heat during setting. Due to this, it is not suitable for use
in mega projects like Dams.
But at the same time, it gives an advantage to high alumina cement for use in
frost forming areas.
(v) They react quickly with lime. Therefore, it must not come in contact with
lime.
Uses:
Unfortunately, it is more costly. Therefore it is used only in those situations
where resistant against corrosion is required.
The slag, as we know, is a waste product from the blast furnace which is used
in the manufacture of iron (Ferrous Metal).
Properties:
The slag cement offers a number of advantages, which are the following.
(ii) They have better resistance to sulfates of alkali metals, alumina, and iron.
(iii) It produces low heat. This property makes it useful for use in mega
projects like Dams.
Uses:
It is better suited for use in marine structures as in docks, harbors, and jetties.
It is also used in road construction in marshy and alkaline soils.
7. Pozzolana Cement:
In this cement type, clinker and pozzolanic material such as (volcanic ash, fly
ash, etc.) are mixed in a definite proportion with Portland cement.
The pozzolanic materials do not have any cementing qualities when used
alone, but when mixed with Portland cement, they react with cement
components and form compounds with cementing properties.
(i) It produces less heat. Due to this property, it can be used in mega projects.
(ii) It offers greater resistance to sulfates and corrosive actions of sea water.
These qualities make it more useful for construction near or along the coast
and also in sulfate soil. It can also be used in sewage works and for
underwater construction.
Read More: Different Types of Concrete – Their Classification, Uses &
Properties.
8. Colored Cement:
In this type of cement, pigment (color) is mixed with the Portland cement in a
definite proportion.
It is, however, generally less than 10 percent (by weight). The following
pigments are used to obtain colored cement.
(iii) Iron oxide is used for various shades of red, brown and yellow color.
(iv) Manganese dioxide is used to obtain black and deep brown color.
This type of cement is extensively used for top coat in flooring and
decorative purposes in various places in a building.
9. White Cement:
It may also be defined as a special type of Portland cement when used it gives
a milky or snow-white appearance.
White cement is manufactured from pure limestone (chalk) and clay that are
totally free from iron oxides and any other pigments like manganese and
chromium.
The kiln is fired by oil rather than by coal to avoid any contamination.
They are also used widely for making cast stones of appealing appearance.
White cement is comparatively a costly cement type and is, therefore, used
only selectively.
They are used in those circumstances where aggregates -for making concrete-
are suspected to contain reactive silica.
They are mostly used in the structures where water proofing is required, like
in the Dams, Water Tanks, etc.
They are used to improve the workability of concrete with smaller water-
cement ratio and they also improve the frost resistance of concrete.
They are mostly used for grouting purposes in anchor bolt and prestressed
concrete ducts.
So, Finally, our article about “Types of Cement” is reached to an end.
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