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

cement

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production

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how to produce concrete from

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.

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, there are 5 main stages commencing with the crushed limestone and clay being mixed prior to heating, grinding, and ultimately packaging.

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, the concrete will be manufactured by mixing key materials

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as

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, water, sand, and gravel.

Initially

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, the limestone and clay are crushed and converted into powder.

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the powder goes through the mixer and rotating heater in order to be heated for a

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.

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stage is complete, the powder undergoes the grinding stage which is continuously ground into

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and is ready for packaging. Turning to concrete production, before not only the sand which is made up 25% but

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the gravel ( 50% ) is put into the concrete mixer, the

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,

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the water, accounted for 15% and 10% poured into the mixer, respectively.

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, through ample blending, concrete is made out.