Cement Archives - Construction materials online store, Bangalore https://www.buildmaadi.com/blog/category/cement/ Wed, 23 Dec 2020 07:17:48 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.buildmaadi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cropped-Site-Icon-3-32x32.png Cement Archives - Construction materials online store, Bangalore https://www.buildmaadi.com/blog/category/cement/ 32 32 What is the weight and volume of cement in India? https://www.buildmaadi.com/blog/what-is-the-weight-and-volume-of-cement-in-india/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-the-weight-and-volume-of-cement-in-india https://www.buildmaadi.com/blog/what-is-the-weight-and-volume-of-cement-in-india/#comments Wed, 23 Dec 2020 07:17:46 +0000 https://www.buildmaadi.com/?p=1036 In this article, you will know about the weight, volume, density and specific gravity of a cement bag.

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]]> We all already know the pivotal role of cement in any kind of construction. And when it comes to the quantity, we tend to buy cement in terms of ‘Bags‘.

However, have you ever wondered how much does a bag of cement weigh? Or what is the volume of a cement bag?

In this article, we will learn about how much does a cement bag weigh, it’s volume, specific gravity & more!

i) Weight of 1 cement bag50 Kgs
ii) 20 bags of cement weighs1000 Kgs or 1 Ton
iii) Volume of 1 cement bag in Litres34.4722 Litres
iv) Volume of 1 cement bag in Cubic Feet1.226 CFt
v) Volume of 1 cement bag in Meter cube0.034722 m3
vi) Quantity for 1 Cubic Feet of cement40 Kg
vii) Quantity for 1 Meter cube of cement28.8 Bags
viii) Density of loose cement 1440 kg/m
ix) Specific Gravity of cement3.15
x) Grades of cement (OPC)33, 43 & 53 (N/mm2)

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]]> https://www.buildmaadi.com/blog/what-is-the-weight-and-volume-of-cement-in-india/feed/ 1 What are the advantages of OPC cement? | Where to use OPC cement? https://www.buildmaadi.com/blog/advantages-of-opc-cement-application-uses-opc-cement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=advantages-of-opc-cement-application-uses-opc-cement https://www.buildmaadi.com/blog/advantages-of-opc-cement-application-uses-opc-cement/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2020 07:40:20 +0000 https://www.buildmaadi.com/?p=939 Learn about the advantages of OPC cement and where it is used.

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]]> Ordinary portland cement also known as OPC cement. In this article learn about the advantages and uses of OPC cement.

Advantages of OPC Cement:

  • High compressive strength in the early stages.
  • Low alkali content provides better protection against alkali-aggregate reaction.
  • High early strength facilitates speedy construction.
  • Superior resistance to sulphate attack due to less C3A.

Uses of OPC Cement:

  • Suitable for commercial, residential, industrial structures, highways, runways, bridges and high rise buildings.
  • Recommended for all types of RCC structures, concrete blocks, paver blocks and more.
  • Used for Pre-stressed concrete.

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]]> https://www.buildmaadi.com/blog/advantages-of-opc-cement-application-uses-opc-cement/feed/ 2 What are the advantages of PPC Cement? | Where to use PPC Cement? https://www.buildmaadi.com/blog/advantages-and-uses-applications-of-ppc-cement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=advantages-and-uses-applications-of-ppc-cement https://www.buildmaadi.com/blog/advantages-and-uses-applications-of-ppc-cement/#respond Thu, 18 Jun 2020 06:59:08 +0000 https://www.buildmaadi.com/?p=931 In this article, you will learn about the advantages and applications of PPC cement.

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]]> Portland pozzolana cement also known as PPC Cement. In this article you will learn about the advantages of PPC cement and where it is used.

Advantages of PPC Cement:

  • Gains higher strength in a long period.
  • Highly resistant to sulphate and chloride attacks.
  • Improved concrete density due to pore refinement.
  • Has low permeability and porosity.
  • Requires a low amount of water.
  • Higher workability.
  • Enhanced durability.
  • Low heat of hydration.

Uses of PPC Cement:

  • PPC cement is mainly used in residential and commercial buildings.
  • Marine works like dams, reservoirs, buildings near coastal areas.
  • Highly recommended for industrial structures.
  • Mass concrete work and masonry work.

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]]> https://www.buildmaadi.com/blog/advantages-and-uses-applications-of-ppc-cement/feed/ 0 Physical and Chemical properties of PPC Grade cement https://www.buildmaadi.com/blog/physical-and-chemical-properties-of-ppc-grade-cement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=physical-and-chemical-properties-of-ppc-grade-cement https://www.buildmaadi.com/blog/physical-and-chemical-properties-of-ppc-grade-cement/#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2020 09:45:12 +0000 https://www.buildmaadi.com/?p=908 Learn about the physical and chemical properties of PPC cement. Check whether your cement brand adheres to these Indian standards.

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]]> Portland pozzolana cement also abbreviated as PPC Cement. We recommend you to check whether the PPC cement brand that you purchase adhere to IS code.

Physical properties of PPC cement:
Sl. NoCharacteristicsRequired Value
(Specified by IS Code)
1.Fineness (by Blaines apparatus)Not less than 300 m2/Kg
2.Soundness
a) Le Chatelier methodNot more than 10 mm
b) Autoclave testNot more than 0.8%
3.Setting time
a) Initial setting time in minutesNot less than 30
b) Final setting time in minutesNot less than 600
4.Compressive strength
a) 72 +/- 1 hour (3 days)Not less than 16 MPa
b) 168 +/- 2 hours (7 days)Not less than 22 MPa
c) 672 +/- 4 hours (28 days)Not less than 33 MPa
5.Drying shrinkage %Not more than 0.15
Chemical properties of PPC cement:
Sl. NoCharacteristicsRequired value
1.Total loss on ignition (% by mass)Not more than 5.0
2.Magnesia (% by mass)Not more than 6.0
3. Insoluble residue (% by mass)Not more than x + 4(1000 – x)/ 100
4. Sulphuric anhydride %Not more than 3.5%
5.Total chloride content %Not more than 0.10%

IS Code of PPC cement is IS: 1489-1 (Read more)

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]]> https://www.buildmaadi.com/blog/physical-and-chemical-properties-of-ppc-grade-cement/feed/ 1 What are the physical and chemical properties of OPC 53 Grade cement? https://www.buildmaadi.com/blog/physical-and-chemical-properties-of-opc-53-grade-cement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=physical-and-chemical-properties-of-opc-53-grade-cement https://www.buildmaadi.com/blog/physical-and-chemical-properties-of-opc-53-grade-cement/#respond Sat, 06 Jun 2020 09:16:43 +0000 https://www.buildmaadi.com/?p=901 This article clearly defines the physical properties and chemical composition required by OPC 53 grade cement to adhere to the Indian standard code.

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]]> Before purchasing any 53 Grade cement, it is highly recommended to check whether the cement properties of that brand adhere to the Indian Standard codes.

Physical properties of OPC 53 Grade cement:
Sl. NoCharacteristicsRequired Value
(Specified by IS Code)
1.Fineness (by Blaines apparatus)Not less than 225 m2/Kg
2.Soundness
a) Le Chatelier methodNot more than 10 mm
b) Autoclave testNot more than 0.8%
3.Setting time
a) Initial setting time in minutesNot less than 30
b) Final setting time in minutesNot less than 600
4.Compressive strength
a) 72 +/- 1 hour (3 days)Not less than 27 MPa
b) 168 +/- 2 hours (7 days)Not less than 37 MPa
c) 672 +/- 4 hours (28 days)Not less than 53 MPa
Chemical properties of OPC 53 Grade cement:
Sl. NoCharacteristicsRequired value
1.Loss on ignition %Not more than 4.0%
2.Magnesia %Not more than 6.0%
3. Insoluble residue %Not more than 4.0%
4. Sulphuric anhydride %Not more than 3.5%
5.Total chloride content %Not more than 0.10%
6.Net proportion of lime to Silica, Alumina and Iron oxide0.80 – 1.02%
7.Net proportion of Alumina to Iron oxideNot less than 0.66%

IS Code of OPC 53 Grade cement is IS: 12269 (Read more)

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]]> https://www.buildmaadi.com/blog/physical-and-chemical-properties-of-opc-53-grade-cement/feed/ 0 What are the physical and chemical properties of OPC 43 Grade cement? https://www.buildmaadi.com/blog/what-are-the-physical-and-chemical-properties-of-opc-43-grade-cement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-are-the-physical-and-chemical-properties-of-opc-43-grade-cement https://www.buildmaadi.com/blog/what-are-the-physical-and-chemical-properties-of-opc-43-grade-cement/#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2020 09:01:28 +0000 https://www.buildmaadi.com/?p=893 In this article, we have clearly explained what are the physical and chemical characteristics required in 43 OPC grade cement.

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]]> The quality of the construction can be easily evaluated by the quality of the materials (like cement) used to build it. And the quality of the cement grade is defined by its chemical and physical properties.

Before purchasing any cement, it is highly recommended to check whether the cement properties of that brand adhere to the Indian Standard codes.

Physical properties of OPC 43 Grade cement:
Sl. NoCharacteristicsRequired Value
1.Fineness (by Blaines apparatus)Not less than 225 m2/Kg
2.Soundness
a) Le Chatelier methodNot more than 10 mm
b) Autoclave testNot more than 0.8%
3.Setting time
a) Initial setting time in minutesNot less than 30
b) Final setting time in minutesNot less than 600
4.Compressive strength
a) 72 +/- 1 hour (3 days)Not less than 27 MPa
b) 168 +/- 2 hours (7 days)Not less than 37 MPa
c) 672 +/- 4 hours (28 days)Min -43 MPa, Max -58 MPa
Chemical properties of OPC 43 Grade cement:
Sl. NoCharacteristicsRequired value
1.Loss on ignition %Not more than 4.0%
2.Magnesia %Not more than 6.0%
3. Insoluble residue %Not more than 4.0%
4. Sulphuric anhydride %Not more than 3.5%
5.Total chloride content %Not more than 0.10%
6.Net proportion of lime to Silica, Alumina and Iron oxide0.66 – 1.02%
7.Net proportion of Alumina to Iron oxideNot less than 0.66%

IS Code of OPC 43 Grade cement is IS: 8112 (Read more)

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]]> https://www.buildmaadi.com/blog/what-are-the-physical-and-chemical-properties-of-opc-43-grade-cement/feed/ 1 What is the difference between OPC and PPC cement? https://www.buildmaadi.com/blog/difference-between-opc-and-ppc-cement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=difference-between-opc-and-ppc-cement https://www.buildmaadi.com/blog/difference-between-opc-and-ppc-cement/#comments Sun, 17 May 2020 16:59:11 +0000 https://www.buildmaadi.com/?p=856 OPC Grade and PPC cement are the two types of cement available in market. Do you know whats the difference between them and which one to use for your construction?

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]]> Ordinary Portland cement (OPC) and Portland Pozzolana cement (PPC) are two of the cement types that are used for many construction purposes.

However, there are few basic differences between OPC and PPC Grade cement:

OPC Grade CementPPC Grade cement
Full form:Ordinary Portland CementPortland Pozzolana Cement
Grades:33 Grade, 43 Grade, 53 GradeNone (Only PPC Grade)
Constituents:Limestone, Gypsum, Clinkers, SilicaPozzolanic materials (Volcanic ash, Fly ash), OPC, Gypsum
Used for:General residential/ commercial construction worksMarine constructions, Buildings near seashores, Dams, Industrial structures, etc
(Due to its high resistance towards sulphate attacks)
Setting Time:Fast setting
(Achieves 43/53 Mpa by 28 days)		Slow setting
(Achieves 33 Mpa by 28 days)
Concrete Strength:Greater strength during the initial days of curing, due to faster setting timeInitially, the strength is not equivalent to OPC grade. However, it gains more strength than OPC with the passage of time.
Price:OPC cement costs more than PPC PPC cement costs less than OPC

Hope our article, difference between Ordinary Portland cement (OPC) and Pozzolana Portland cement (PPC) as helped you in choosing the right cement type for your construction.

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]]> https://www.buildmaadi.com/blog/difference-between-opc-and-ppc-cement/feed/ 4 What is the difference between cement and concrete? Which one should you use? https://www.buildmaadi.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-cement-and-concrete-which-one-should-you-use/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-the-difference-between-cement-and-concrete-which-one-should-you-use https://www.buildmaadi.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-cement-and-concrete-which-one-should-you-use/#comments Wed, 18 Mar 2020 07:43:13 +0000 https://www.buildmaadi.com/?p=767 Whenever we meet home builders, very often we get to hear the words ‘cement’ and ‘concrete’ in our conversations. And people who are new to construction industry, do use these words periodically without knowing the actual difference between them. So in this article, we have decided to decipher the basic differences of these two words. […]

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]]> Whenever we meet home builders, very often we get to hear the words ‘cement’ and ‘concrete’ in our conversations. And people who are new to construction industry, do use these words periodically without knowing the actual difference between them.

So in this article, we have decided to decipher the basic differences of these two words.

Cement vs Concrete – What is it that you should know!

To put it in one simple sentence, cement is the basic ingredient of concrete, that’s it! Sounds too simple right?

Apparently concrete is nothing but a mixture of cement paste (cement when mixed with water forms paste), aggregates like sand, jelly stones and other admixtures/ adhesives. Concrete is the end product of all these mixtures, which is later used in the construction majorly for foundation laying and wall moulding.

This concrete when used will solidify with time gaining strength and durability thus providing superior strength to the structure. Ready mix concrete is also available in the market which reduces the labour time and energy.

Now that you have learnt the basic differences between cement and concrete, we recommend you to use 53 Grade OPC cement in the preparation of concrete mixture.

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