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. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. 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. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The diagram illustrates the process of

cement

Use synonyms

production

Use synonyms

and its subsequent use in creating concrete for building purposes.

Overall

Linking Words

, the

production

Use synonyms

of

cement

Use synonyms

is a multi-step, intricate process that involves raw materials and various mechanical equipment.

In contrast

Linking Words

, concrete manufacturing is a simpler procedure that combines specific proportions of materials in a mixer. In the

production

Use synonyms

of

cement

Use synonyms

, limestone and clay are first crushed in a crusher to form a fine powder.

This

Linking Words

powder is

then

Linking Words

mixed thoroughly before being passed through a rotating heater, where it is exposed to high temperatures. The heated material is

subsequently

Linking Words

ground into fine

cement

Use synonyms

, which is

then

Linking Words

packaged into bags for distribution. Concrete

production

Use synonyms

,

on the other hand

Linking Words

, is comparatively straightforward. It involves mixing four components: gravel (50%), sand (25%),

cement

Use synonyms

(15%), and water (10%). These materials are combined in a concrete mixer, resulting in concrete, which is

then

Linking Words

ready for use in construction projects.