Construction Materials Chapter 2
questions and answers (verified for
accuracy)
What are the three main components in the raw materials for the
manufacture of cement? - answer -Limestone
-Clay
-Marl
What is the purpose of adding gypsum to cement? - answer
Gypsum is added to control the "setting of cement"
What are the 4 main components of Portland cement? - answer -
tricalcium silicate ,
-dicalcium silicate,
-tricalcium aluminate
-tetra-calcium aluminoferrite
Which is the most reactive compound in Portland cement? - answer
tricalcium silicate
Name a NON-HYDRAULIC cement. - answer -Lime
-Gypsum
Which type of cement gives higher early strengths? - answer
Portland Type IP
Which is the major chemical compound in cement? - answer
Calcium Aluminate
questions and answers (verified for
accuracy)
What are the three main components in the raw materials for the
manufacture of cement? - answer -Limestone
-Clay
-Marl
What is the purpose of adding gypsum to cement? - answer
Gypsum is added to control the "setting of cement"
What are the 4 main components of Portland cement? - answer -
tricalcium silicate ,
-dicalcium silicate,
-tricalcium aluminate
-tetra-calcium aluminoferrite
Which is the most reactive compound in Portland cement? - answer
tricalcium silicate
Name a NON-HYDRAULIC cement. - answer -Lime
-Gypsum
Which type of cement gives higher early strengths? - answer
Portland Type IP
Which is the major chemical compound in cement? - answer
Calcium Aluminate