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grade of cement


  Grade of cement





    





  Cement is an essential construction material, which is extensively used in the modern
age of construction. Cement is a prominent ingredient for concrete, mortar, and plaster, etc.
Cement is available in different grades. The strength of the concrete mix is dependent on
the grade of cement. Hence, one must know the grade of cement, and how it can affect the
construction of your house. Here we have given information on the grade of cement,
and their applications. Generally, there are three grades of cement available in the market.
Cement is available in 33 grade, 43 grade,53 grade.


The grade of cement is generally differentiated in terms of indicates the strength of cement.
The strength of cement is generally measured as compressive strength. Compressive strength
is the strength of cement molded in a standard cube, after 28 days of curing Compressive
strength usually measured in Mega-pascal (Mpa) or N/mm2.

↠↠⇒ 33 Grade

   33-grade cement means that the compressive strength of the cement after 28 days
is 33N/mm2
 when tested as per Indian Standards under standard conditions.
This grade of cement is used for general construction work under normal environmental
conditions. It may not be suitable for the concrete grade above M20.
Due to the availability of higher grades in the cement, the use of 33-grade cement
has declined. Nowadays 33-grade cement is hardly manufactured.

↠↠⇒ 43 Grade

    43-grade cement means that the compressive strength of the cement after
28 days is 43N/mm2 when tested as per Indian Standards under standard conditions.
This grade of cement is used for plain concrete work and plastering works.
It is suitable to make a concrete mix up to M30. 43-grade cement is also used
to make precast items, such as tiles, blocks, pipes, etc. It can be used where
setting time is not a necessary criterion.

↠↠⇒ 53 Grade

   53-grade cement means that the compressive strength of the cement after 28 days is 53 N/mm2 when tested as per Indian Standards under standard conditions.
53-grade cement has a fast setting time as compared to 43-grade cement.
This grade of cement is not used for ordinary works. It is mostly used for
structural purposes as in reinforced cement concrete. 53-grade cement is
suitable in making a concrete mix above M 25. It can also be used in prestressed concrete.
It is very important to check the grade of cement before using,
it because it ultimately affects the strength of your structure.
If you do not use a suitable grade of cement for a particular job,
you never get your desired strength.




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