CEMENT
The cement is an inorganic material largely used in the construction industry, both on site and
during the production of semi-manufactured products.
When melted with water, the cement becomes like a paste characterized by adhesive properties: for this
reason it is considered an hydraulic binder and properly defined as hydraulic cement.
The paste of cement and water is generally used as a binder together with solid inert materials such as
sand, gravel and small rocks to form the mortar and prepare different types of concrete (light, reinforced,
pre-stressed…).
There are also many types of cement which may
differ for composition and class of
compression strength and therefore used for different purposes. When planning a building, engineers have
to specify the kind of cement that must be utilized in order to meet the technical requirements and assure
the best performances.
Matest offers a wide range of cement testing equipments in compliance with the International Standards in force. We invite you to enter
Section E Cement & Mortar
for detailed and updated information.
Production
Types of cements
Properties and tests
Cement specimens preparation
