Cement-September 2021

Cement has been in use by humans throughout history; variations of the material were used up to 12,000 years ago, with the earliest archaeological discovery of consolidated white washed floor made from burned limestone and clay found in modern-day Turkey. Since then it has undergone an evolution. New technologies and innovations are constantly emerging to improve the sustainability, strength and applications of cement. Different types of cement are now manufactured and used in India. Manufacturers are reiterating their
commitment to responsible construction by rolling out unique environment-friendly construction cement.

Modern cement serves many functions such as altering the setting or hardening behavior of concrete, imparting superior workability, imparting water retention and plasticity to mortars etc. In this regard, in this edition of eMagazine we have focused on Green cement - advantages, types and potential, Blended cement - advantages, types and applications, Crack-resistant cement; Features and advantages, An overview of different types of cement in India and Special cement for special applications.

In this regard, in this edition of eMagazine we have focused on Green cement – advantages, types and potential, Blended cement – advantages, types and applications, Crack-resistant cement; Features and advantages, An overview of different types of cement in India and Special cement for special applications.