Boyce A. Odoko
Department of Architecture
National Institute of Construction
Technology
Uromi. Edo state
E-mail: odokoarch@yahoo.com
ABSTRACT
Cement, its
contribution in economic growth of nations is significant. Cement is the super
glue of the construction industry; it is the binding agent that holds
construction materials together. Cement is used in the production of concrete,
concrete masonry units, mortar for binding concrete blocks. It is also used to
bind other construction materials such as stones, bricks and many other
materials used in the construction industry. When cement is mixed with coarse
aggregate, fine aggregate and water, the end product is concrete used for
construction of roads, bridges, buildings, retaining walls, embankment walls,
dams and many more. The construction industry depends on cement in the
production of construction materials. It is important to note that the
construction industry is the major engine of economic growth of nations as
compared to other sectors in economic development, such as agriculture and
manufacturing services. The construction industry which is the most important
sector in economic growth depends on cement in production of its construction
materials. For this reason, it means that cement is the backbone of the
construction industry and it is also an agent of economic growth of nations.
Keywords: Cement, Water, Sand, Gravel, Crushed
Stones, Aggregates, Construction, Concrete, Blocks, Rocks, Mortar, Binder,
Portland cement, Construction Industry, Construction Materials, Infrastructure,
Economic Development, Economic Growth.
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