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How do you mix portland cement for mortor mix?
mortor is a mix of cement & sand in a ratio suited for a specific purpose. For plastering walls a ratio of 1 part cement to 6-8 parts sand is used depending on the strength required. For brick...
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Why is cement called Portland cement?
In 1824 Joseph Aspdin, a British stonemason, obtained a patent for a cement he produced in his kitchen. The inventor heated a mixture of finely ground limestone and clay on his kitchen stove and...
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Why portland cement is called hydraulic cement?
Portland Cement is classified as "hydraulic" cement because it cures or solidifies due to its chemical exchange with water, stemming from the building material's ability capability to set under...
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What is cement fondue?
Cement Fondue has a different composition to "normal" cement - it has a high aluminum content; cures to full strength in 24 hours without any shrinkage or cracking, and is heat-proof. Cement fondue...
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How do you mix cement?
Bags of cement have mixing instructions on them. Follow the cement manufacturers instructions.