"The diagrams below show the stages and equipment used in the cement-making process, and how cement is used to produce concrete for building purposes

The diagrams illustrate the process of

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production and the use of

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to make concrete for building purposes.

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, both processes are depicted as linear and man-made. The

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-making process consists of six stages, starting with the crushing of raw materials and ending with the packaging of the

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.

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, the production of concrete involves a single stage and specific equipment.

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with, limestone and clay are crushed into a fine powder by a crusher.

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powder is

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transferred to a mixer, where it is combined with other materials and sent to a rotating heater for grinding and heating. Once the process is complete, the

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is ready to be packaged for use in producing concrete.

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, the manufacturing of concrete involves the mixing of various raw materials using a concrete mixer. Gravel is the primary ingredient, constituting half of the mixture,

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sand accounts for a quarter.

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and water make up the remaining small proportions, with 15% and 10%, respectively.