In spite of the best precautions taken to store cement, it is found that its strength is reduced due to long storage. Efforts should, therefore, be made to
Field Tests on Cement There are some field tests which gives some basic idea about the quality of the cement without elaborate facility of laboratory in the field.
When a Portland Slag cement is tested for its physical requirements, then it must satisfy the following specifications given by IS 12269. The fineness value of PSC when
When a calcined clay based Portland Pozzolana cement is tested for its physical requirements, then it must satisfy the following specifications given by IS 1489-Part 2. The fineness
When a fly ash based Portland Pozzolana cement is tested for its physical requirements, then it must satisfy the following specifications given by IS 1489-Part 1. The fineness
When a RHPC (Rapid Hardening Portland cement) is tested for its physical requirements, then it must satisfy the following specifications given by IS 8041. The fineness value of
When a 53 grade ordinary Portland cement is tested for its physical requirements, then it must satisfy the following specifications given by IS 12269. The fineness value of
When a 43 grade ordinary Portland cement is tested for its physical requirements, then it must satisfy the following specifications given by IS 8112. The fineness value of
When a 33 grade Ordinary Portland cement is tested for its physical requirements, then it must satisfy the following specifications given by IS 269. The fineness value of
Guidelines on Storing of Cement on Site In large work or in major construction works, cement is generally stored at site. The cement must be stored in such
