Types of Cements Used in Construction

A cement is a material which set, harden the other materials for binding them together. Cement is very popular ingredient used in construction and the most consumed resource of the planet. There are two categories of cement. One is hydraulic and non-hydraulic cement.

Functions

a.) Cement is used in mortar to complete the plastering and masonry work.b.) It is used to make joints of drains and pipes.

c.) It is used for water tightness of structure.

d.) It is used to make foundations, watertight floor, and footpaths.

e.) Cement is used in the manufacturing process of precast pipes, piles, and fencing posts.

f.) It is used to make bridges, culverts, dams and etc.

Types of Cement

1. OPC: OPC stands for Ordinary Portland cement. This cement contains silicates of alumina and calcium carbonate like chalk and marl. This type of cement is used in general construction and masonry works.

2. PPC: PPC stands for Portland Pozzolana Cement. This type of cement basically contains OPC clinker, Gypsum, Pozzolanic materials. This type of cement is used in hydraulic structure, marine structure, dam construction and construction near seashore. This cement is also used in prestressed and post tensioned concrete.