Cement

CEMEX’s Globalization benefits and Cross-border activities adding value to Cement industry CEMEX operates in the ‘not so export friendly’ globally concentrated cement industry, so, global expansion was an obvious choice for cement industry seeking geographic diversification. Globalization offered CEMEX and other Cement manufactures to enjoy various benefits such as i) empire building and growth via stabilized revenues, also benefiting from the arbitrage prices and economies of scale ii) export tariffs reduction and complete reduction in import tariffs in case of localized facilities iii)localization of cement production and distribution facilities closer to point of use changed the ‘global cement industry game’ with lower shipping costs, also…

Grout or cement is a popular choice. The cement is spread over the soil and then it is mixed together with heavy machinery. The mixing process continues until the desired condition of the soil is achieved. After that, the area is graded and prepped for construction just like any other patch of soil. Soil Stabilization Adds Strength The new soil mixture is compacted to prepare the base for your new parking lot. With cement added, the mixture is dense and strong. It compacts easily and it…

Concrete has been used since ancient times. Regular Roman concrete for example was made from volcanic ash (pozzolana), and hydrated lime. Roman concrete was superior to other concrete recipes (for example, those consisting of only sand and lime) used by other nations. Besides volcanic ash for making regular Roman concrete, brick dust can also be utilized. Besides regular Roman concrete, the Romans also invented hydraulic concrete, which they made from volcanic ash and clay. Concrete is the most…

the property of fresh concrete to pass through congested reinforcement assemblies or bars. It depends on the aggregate size used. L-box test is performed to find the pass ability of fresh concrete. 4. Segregation resistance: It is property of concrete for proper maintaining constant content of all components in the mix during transportation or placing. There are two types of segregation which may occur: 1. External Seggregation: External segregation occurs during transport or placing…

corruption throughout elected and non-elected officials in government positions and business agreements involving said officials. The government powers and even the local police forces all took place in bribery and secret agendas and agreements, especially in the 1970’s and 1980’s. Men like Peter V. Pappas lead the corruption in the cement industry while others were involved in everything from property tax fraud and taking bribes in government positions. Corruption and fraud rates in areas like…

Result 4.1 Experimental Analysis The experimental work is carried out to evaluate the shear strength of steel fiber reinforced concrete deep beams without stirrups. For this 18 beams are cast. The beams are tested under two-point loading as per IS after 28 days curing. Fiber fraction is varied as 0%, 1.5% and 3%. The shear span-to-depth ratio (a/d ratio) for beams is kept as 0.60 for case-I and 0.74 for case-II. The cube compressive strength is estimated. The experimental results are…

Visual Observation Dry Texture Test Wet Texture/ Rolling Test Smear Test Nutrients Quickness of drying Sand Particles visible with eye. The heaviest. Feels gritty and falls apart Crumbles No smear Few nutrients Dries quickly Does not hold water well Silt Just enough big to see them with a magnifying glass. Not as heavy as sand but heavier than clay Holds together, feels smooth and powdery Holds together, moderate crumbling, cannot be rolled in a strand Some smear More nutrients than sand Takes a…

STEEPLED ANALYSIS OF CEMENT INDUSTRY IN GUJARAT Socio-cultural Factors In the state like Gujarat, where people are richer than the other state. Societies are made up of posh houses, it is believed that people are more concerned about their houses to be perfect and bagged with all the facilities beyond their needs. The more important is the houses over here are mostly spacious than ever. People of Gujarat are known for using the goods that feel premium and why not, after all it is one of the…

Construction of the Concrete Roof of the Assembly Hall The University of Illinois- Urbana Champaign Assembly Hall has been the home of the Illini men’s basketball team for over half a century and has been one of the greatest engineering and architectural feats on campus ever since its creation over half a century ago. Beginning on May 25, 1959, construction of the Assembly Hall was carried out by structural engineers Othmar Ammann and Charles Whitney, general contractor Felmley-Dickerson Co.,…

All over the world, people use different roofing materials for their homes depending on prevailing architectural and cultural traditions, economic means, and practical considerations. For instance, a lot of traditional structures were once roofed with clay, slate, or ceramic tiles. Some indigenous peoples still build houses with thatched roofs. Meanwhile, some modern roofs feature a combination of steel and glass for optimum lighting and to promote an airy, sophisticated feel. Tile roofing is…