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What Is PPC Cement | Uses of Portland Pozzolana Cement | Types of Pozzolana Materials | Properties of Portland Pozzolana Cement | Advantages & Disadvantages of Portland Pozzolana Cement

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Portland Pozzolana cement is an incorporated cement produced in that certain ratio by the synthesis and characterization of OPC cement from pozzolana materials. PPC type cement is a form of Portland cement distinguished by the existence of pozzolana particles such as fly powder , volcanic ash, that is applied to OPC by 15percent to 35%.

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What Is PPC Cement | Uses of Portland Pozzolana Cement | Types of Pozzolana Materials | Properties of Portland Pozzolana Cement | Advantages & Disadvantages of Portland Pozzolana Cement

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Portland Pozzolana cement is an incorporated cement produced in that certain ratio by the synthesis and characterization of OPC cement from pozzolana materials. PPC type cement is a form of Portland cement distinguished by the existence of pozzolana particles such as fly powder , volcanic ash, that is applied to OPC by 15percent to 35%.

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CONCRETE CURING METHODS

The Constructor

Both the rate and degree of hydration, and the resulting strength of the final concrete, depend on the curing process that follows placing and consolidating the plastic concrete. This reaction, called hydration, produces a stone-like substance—the hardened cement paste.

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What Is Concrete | Different Types of Concrete

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What Is Concrete? Concrete is the final product resulting from mixing cement , aggregates (including sand), water, and mixtures. The first use of concrete was by the Roman Empire. The Pantheon is the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world, built-in 120 A.D. Different Types of Concrete. Dry lean Concrete.

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Failures: Cast Stone

Construction Specifier

Although sometimes characterized as stone, cast stone is in fact a highly refined architectural precast concrete. Cast stone became popular in the United States and Canada in the late 19 th century, with the rapid development of the Portland cement and concrete industries. Cleaning should use the gentlest approach possible.

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Building Trends: An Old Material Becomes New Again

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Architects are looking to wood—specifically cross-laminated timber—as an alternative to steel and concrete for high-rise buildings. Concrete, on the other hand, has a high carbon footprint since creating it requires a lot of energy. The Bullitt Center in Seattle , for example, is made largely from timber on a concrete base.

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What Is Ferrocement | Properties of Ferrocement | Uses of Ferrocement | Process of  Ferrocement Construction | Advantages & Disadvantages of Ferrocement

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Ferrocement can be used as an alternative to the reinforced cement concrete. Ferrocement is a homogeneous structure which has more Tensile strength and compressive strength as compared to Reinforced cement concrete. Ferrocement construction is a type of thin wall which is made up of reinforced concrete. Plaster to the Structure.