Introduction Cement is one of the most common building materials worldwide. It is a fine powder that is combined with water and other ingredients to make concrete, which is then used to construct buildings, bridges, roads, and other structures. Specific gravity is one of the qualities that is used to measure the quality of cement,…

The construction of a house or any structure is no longer what it used to be in the past. There are many aspects added to it by the galloping technology that make it a more secure and fulfilling business. One such aspect we will understand today is concrete workability tests for cement concrete.  What is…

You don’t build a house everyday, therefore, it is crucial that you build it right and strong when you do. And when quality and strength are in the question, cement mortar cannot stay out of it. As yet another basic building material, the right mortar and its efficient application are paramount.  From shock absorption such…

Introduction  Cement, as a binding material, is a very important building material. Almost every construction work requires cement. Therefore, the composition of cement is a matter of great interest to engineers. For understanding cement composition, one must know the functionality of cement ingredients. By altering the amount of an ingredient during cement production, one can…

Introduction It might be exciting to build a home since you get to pick every component and feature you want it to have. You've undoubtedly spent a lot of time daydreaming about how you'll construct your ideal home, and you can't wait to get started. But building a house is difficult, and you'll probably make…

Introduction Many people still dream of owning their own home, so if you are ready to make this dream come true, you'll want to do it right. The purchase of a plot is merely the beginning, and truth be told, building a house is not as simple as it seems. Keeping the costs of house…

Introduction Cement, a fine, grey powder, is used to make mortar or concrete when combined with water and other ingredients. It is essential for both residential and business construction. Without cement, urban infrastructure would not be possible. Connecting the building bricks, secures infrastructure and makes them last longer. For concrete, there is a requirement that…

Introduction Cement is an essential component of concrete as it acts as a binder and holds a structure together. Although there are cement suppliers all over the world, the cement we use for all types of construction work should undergo laboratory and field testing. Since laboratory tests are not possible if there is a shortage…

Introduction A unit of Meghalaya Cements Ltd., Topcem Cement is a best-in-class product, produced using premium raw ingredients that are local to Meghalaya, a region blessed with an abundance of mineral resources. The product is especially made to meet the difficult engineering constraints brought on by the Northeast's environment and seismic activity and is a…