Wednesday, August 2, 2017

EFFECT OF STORAGE ON STRENGTH OF CEMENT

EFFECT OF STORAGE ON STRENGTH OF CEMENT

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 store the cement for lesser time. The strength of the cement, which has been stored for a long time, should be checked before it is used on important works. The expected reduction in strength of concrete with stored cement is given below.
Storage Of Cement
Storage Of Cement
Period of Storage
Relative Strength (percent) at 28 days
Fresh
100
3 months
80
6 months
70
1 year
60
5 year
50

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  1. Thanks for taking the time to discuss that, I feel strongly about this and so really like getting to know more on this kind of field. Do you mind updating your blog post with additional insight? It should be really useful for all of us. Storage Casa Grande

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  2. Dampness is also responsible for the moisture in cement. So, the cement bags should be stored on wooden pallets in such a way that as to keep about 150mm to 200mm above the ground level.
    Storage of cement bags on construction site

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