What are the type of cement?
Concrete and cement are not the same thing. Learn the difference between the two and learn all about the different types of cement that are available for construction projects. How many times have you heard someone say walk on the cement sidewalk? How about the concrete sidewalk? Which is correct? Actually, the correct phrase is “concrete sidewalk.” Many people use the terms interchangeably, but actually they are different. Concrete is a mixture of cement, water, sand, and gravel. By volume, 10 to 15% of concrete is cement. As concrete hardens, the mixture becomes stronger. The hardening process can take years. Concrete has the ability to withstand the pressure of heavy loads because it has high compression strength. It can also be molded into any shape, can be made porous or watertight, and is a relatively cheap material for use in construction projects. Cement is powder and is one of the main ingredients in concrete. Cement and concrete have been used in construction since at least t
