Assessment of Portland Cement and Pozzolana Cement: Which Cement? Where? and How in Civil Engineering Construction Applications?
Gana A. J. &. Okoye S. S. C.
Department of Civil Engineering, Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara state
Department Civil Engineering, Federal polytechnic Bida, PMB 55 Bida, Niger State
Email: Doctorgana@yahoo.com, Phildebo123@gmail.com
Corresponding Author: Gana A. J.
ABSTRACT
A critical study in this paper is made into the chemistry and manufacture of ordinary Portland and pozzolana cements; so as to be able to understand that basics similarities and differences. It is true that both cements have their own noted benefits; they also have their own short comings. Which cement type to use for a particular civil Engineering Construction projects, where and how is fully assessed in this paper. It is also noted that the type of structure under a particular consideration, the environment under which the structure is build and the urgency and requirements of the works specified play a major role in cement selection. This study proffered adequate recommendation and conclusion which are of importance for this paper.
Keywords: Ordinary Portland Cement, Pozzolana Cement
