Although slag is the unwanted byproduct of other processes, slag granules can be used to create slag cement. But why would you want to use slag cement in your concrete mix? Just by using slag ...
Covering the entire value chain from cement production to building construction, the Portland Cement ... has come forward with a proprietary concrete mix called CARBONSHIELD - claiming that ...
Hydraulic and Portland cement products have a calcium silicate binder. They are used to plug leaks in concrete or masonry structures such as dams, culverts, water tanks, cisterns, swimming pools, ...
In addition, the team was able to produce this cement at a temperature about 200°C lower than the industry standard. To produce Portland cement, limestone is mixed with raw materials such as ...
whether it’s so-called ‘Roman cement‘, Portland cement, or Ancient Roman cement. When used to create concrete, this cement is mixed with aggregate, usually small rocks, stones, and sand.
Despite some impressive efforts to revolutionize cement in recent years, it still requires you to get dirty. It takes a few ...
There are many different types of cement, concrete, and mortar products. Grouts and fillers are sealants used to fill in gaps between tiles, bricks, and other components. Thinset mortar, dryset mortar ...
Pozzolanic materials are not just about sustainability; they also enhance the durability of concrete. When pozzolana is mixed with Portland cement, it reacts with lime – a byproduct of the ...
We didn’t notice [Nikita]’s post about building a concrete 3D printer, a few months ago, but the idea seems sound: build a basic CNC XY axis and then add a mortar pump and hose to deposit ...
Getty Images The unreinforced concrete dome of the Pantheon in Rome has yet to be beaten in size A mix of sand and gravel ... stone" is now known as Portland cement - still the key ingredient ...
C-Crete’s 12 cubic yard pour of the world’s first granite-based concrete devoid of Portland cement and CO2 was for a topping slab located on the upper lobby of the supertall at 270 Park Ave ...
C-Crete's granite-based concrete maintains similar or even better performance than Portland cement. It shows a compressive strength exceeding 5,000 psi. It demonstrates pumpability, workability ...