Cement Resources

Cement Resources

Cement and Concrete Basics

In its simplest form, concrete is a mixture of paste and aggregates. The paste, composed of portland cement and water, coats the surface of the fine and coarse aggregates. Through a chemical reaction called hydration, the paste hardens and gains strength to form the rock-like mass known as concrete.

Masterbuilders Association of Jamaica

Masterbuilders Association of Jamaica 5 Oxford Park Avenue Kingston 5 Jamaica W. I.

Portland Cement Association (PCA)

PCA is a trade association of cement companies in the United States and Canada. Since its founding in 1916, the Portland Cement Association has had the same mission: "Improve and expand the uses of portland cement and concrete."

Virtual Tour - The Cement Manufacturing Process

Check out a Flash animation of typical cement plant operations, courtesy PCA.