WHAT IS CEMENT
When mixed with water it hardens and turns into paste because of the hydration reactions and processes. It is an inorganic and finely ground hydraulic binder that preserves its resistance and stability even under water. ( TS EN 197-1/ MARCH 2002 )
In fact, cement is defined as a hydraulic binding material obtained by grinding the mixture of natural limestone and clay after being heated to a high temperature. The hydraulic binding substances form a rigid mass when reacted with water and then they do not dissolve in water, preserve or even increase the rigidity and resistance.
The word cement is derived from the Latin word, "caementum" which means hewn scraps.
 Why Cement?
Cement, the most important concrete component and it is preferred because of its high binding character, easy reach, durability and it is the cheapest construction material. Depending on the field of usage, the concrete constructions produced with the suitable type of cement and under proper building conditions are reliable as they are rigid/strong/inflexible, they are also long lasting as being resistant to corrosion and external effects.
Where do we use Cement?
• In the constructions of trade and business centres, housing complexes, houses, hotels, hospitals and school like buildings
• Sewerages, underground constructions and network systems
• Dams, ponds, water drainage canals and alike water constructions
• Piers, ports, marinas, breakwaters and etc.
• Tunnels, bridges, flyovers and highway projects
• In concrete road constructions
• In airport and runway constructions
• In producing bonding and grouting materials (bonding materials for laying tiles, laying ceramic floor tiles, marble granite floorings and construction joints)
• Production of ready to use plaster and grout
• Designing virtual products (sculptures, reliefs, monuments, etc.)
• Park and garden furniture designs (borders, flower beds, balcony motifs, concrete columns, benches, border stones, reinforced concrete grills, park and garden arrangements)
• Production of floor coverings (floor tiles, thin tiles, wash concrete, parquets, locked stones, pavement flooring plates)
• Renewal works of historical artifacts
• Production of precast elements |
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