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AIM OF THE PROJECT
To study the setting of mixture of cement with sand,
llme and llv ash with respect to time and strength.
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In the most general sense of the word, CEMENT Is a
binder, a substance that sets and hardens independently, and can
bind other materials together. The word • cement • traces to the
Romans, who used the term opus caementicium to describe
masonry resembling modem concrete that was made from
crushed rock with burnt lime as binder.
The volcanic ash and a pulverized brick additive that
were added to the burnt lime to obtain a hydraulic binder were
later referred to as cementum, cimentum, ceament and cement.
The most important use of cement is the production of
mortar and concrete.
The bonding of natural or artificial aggregates to form a
strong building material that is durable in the face of normal
environment effects.
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Cement is made by heating limestone (calcium
carbonate). with small quantities of other materials (such as clay)
to 1450C In a kiln. in a process known as calcinatlons, whereby a
molecule of carbon dioxide is liberated from the calcium
carbonate to form calcium oxide or quicklime, which is then
blended with the other materials that have been included i'n the
mix.
The resulting hard substance, called 'clinker'. is
then ground with a small amount of gypsum into a powder to
make 'Ordinary Portland Cement', the most commonly used type
of cement (often referred to as OPC).Portland cement Is a basic
ingredient of concrete, mortar and non specialty grout. The most
common use for Portland cement is in the production of concrete.
Concrete is a composite material consisting of aggregate (gravel
and sand),, cement and water. As a construction material,
concret.e can be cast in almost any shape desired and once
hardened, can become a structural (load baering) element.
Portland cement may be gray or white.
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Cement used in construction is characterised as
hydraulic or non-hydraulic. Hydraulic cements (eg. Portland
cement) harden because of hydration chemical reactions that
occurs independently Of the mixture's water content; they can
harden even underwater or when constantly exposed to wet
weather. The chemical reaction that results when the anhydrous
cement powder Is mixed with water produces hydrates that are
not water-soluble. Non-hydraulic cements (eg. Lime and gypsum
plaster) must be kept dry in order to retain their strength.
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Sand obtained from different sources has different
qualities. For example, Sea sand obtained from sea contains
unwanted salts and retards setting of cement and is not suitable
for making mortar.
On the other hand, Pit sand is obtained from pits in
the soil and the River sand obtained from riverbed is considered
excellent for preparing mortar and concrete.
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Time has an important role on strength of developed
cement mortar. When a cement paste in the ratio 1:3 in water Is
allowed to dry, the strength of solid mass keeps on increasing
with Increase In time given for settlng. It acquires a nearty full
strength In 28 days.
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PRQCEOUBE
1. Prepare mixtures of various compositions as given in
Observation table.
2. Take each of the given mixtures in different beakers and
prepare their pastes by adding minimum amount of water
3. Take nine cases of empty match boxes and mark them from 1
to 9.
4. Fill the three cases with the paste of each composition.
5. Spray water from time to time over the paste ,so that they
remain moist all the time.
6. After three days, take out one slab of each composition and
test their strengths.
7. Similarly, take out a set of three slabs after 7 days after 30
days respectively and test their strengths.
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A CEMENT:RIVER SAND:LIIME 10 15 20
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CONCLV5ION
The strength of the 1lab lncrea1es with the Increase
In aettlng time allowed.
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► Handle the glass wares safely.
► Allow the time required to set.
► Spray only required amount of water.
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