Cement Technology

Description

The construction industry is the largest consumer of material resources both man-made as well as natural ones. Any material used in construction may be referred to as construction material. No material existing in the universe is ever considered useless. Every material has its own field of application. Bricks, cement and asbestos have a major role in building and road construction. Brick has been regarded as one of the longest lasting and strongest building materials used throughout history. It is the most commonly used building material which is light, easily available, uniform in shape and size and relatively cheaper except in hilly areas.

It is usually laid using various kinds of mortar. Cement is a material that acts as the binding agent to hold other materials together. Its main use is in the production of mortar and concrete along with the bonding of natural or artificial aggregates to form a strong building material that is durable in the face of normal environmental effects. Right from the foundation to maintaining the structural integrity the role of cement is vital to any construction project. Asbestos is a set of six naturally occurring silicate minerals used commercially for their desirable physical properties.

This book sheds light on all these materials and various other aspects of the processes involving them. It is a handy guide for all who aspire to be a part of this industry as well as those who are already a part of it. The author is vastly experienced in his field and is the recipient of many accolades.