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Difference Between Concrete and Cement Mixing Plant | Atlas Equipments

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The main difference between concrete and cement is that concrete is a composite of cement, water, and aggregates. Atlas is a manufacturer of Concrete Mixing Plants . Cement is powdered hydrated limestone and other minerals. It has the property to absorb water and to act as a binder. Cement is a binding substance that has the property of binding together with other materials. Concrete Plant cannot be made without cement. Cement when mixed with aggregates and water, fills the space between aggregates particles and glues them. Cement the main ingredient in concrete, requires moisture to gain strength. If it is kept moist for seven days it will shrink less and produce fewer cracks and gain more strength. Reinforced concrete includes a mat of rebar, metal, and/or mesh added to provide extra support against stresses which is laid out prior to concrete pouring. Used Concrete and Cement in Construction:   Cement used in construction can be categorized as hydraulic and non-hydraulic. Hydrauli