Uses of Rapid Hardening Cement

RHC develops high early strength. This characteristic is very convenient for concrete works. Some uses of rapid hardening cement are given below-

• For roads, paveme…

As the name indicates, rapid hardening cement hardens earlier than ordinary portland cement. It has a few advantages which make it useful in different construction situations. In this articl…

A type of cement that sets very quickly and hardens with the addition of water to the finely ground cement is called hydraulic cement. It is the most commonly used cement at present.

Nowadays, us…

Hydraulic cement is very useful for the construction of:

• Footings and foundation
• Heavy construction
• Walls, floor, stairway
• Levee walls, sea walls, retaining walls
• Bridges, culverts
• Abutments, fo…

Proper use of hydraulic cement for maximum benefit include the following steps:

Preparation

• The surface on which the cement is to be applied should be clean. Dirt, oil, grease and loose p…