what is the name of the cement used to build bridges?

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what is the name of the cement used to build bridges?

2007-06-02 16:10:56 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering

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PORTLAND CEMENT-me thinks you are looking for a particular mix,say type 3 high early strength?,or, a mix with a high psi(pounds per square inch)rating,say, above 5000psi? hope this helps.check out;www.concrete.org/www.cement.org/www.pci.org/www.crsi.org

2007-06-02 16:29:29 · answer #1 · answered by SIRSTEVENGARRICK 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It is called Portland Cement. There is another cement called Pozzolona Cement and that can also be used with some restrictions.

2007-06-02 16:15:09 · answer #2 · answered by Swamy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Usually "Portland" cement in a mixture of sand, gravel and water.

2007-06-02 16:14:01 · answer #3 · answered by Dances with Poultry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋