A type of cement that sets very quickly and hardens with the addition of water to the finely ground cement is called hydraulic cement. It is the most commonly used cement at present.

Nowadays, us…

Hydraulic cement is very useful for the construction of:

• Footings and foundation
• Heavy construction
• Walls, floor, stairway
• Levee walls, sea walls, retaining walls
• Bridges, culverts
• Abutments, fo…

Proper use of hydraulic cement for maximum benefit include the following steps:

Preparation

• The surface on which the cement is to be applied should be clean. Dirt, oil, grease and loose p…

The three main types of cement that are most commonly used are Portland, blended and hydraulic, but Portland and blended cements are actually hydraulic cement. In fact, most types of cement used…

Advantages of Hydraulic Cement

• Hydraulic Cement is easy to work with, even for beginners.
• Hydraulic Cement sets and hardens fast. So desirable strength can be achieved quickly.  …