‘Cemeni Is a binder, a substance that sets and hardens independently, and can bind other materials together. Cement used in construction can be characterized as being “hydraulic” or “non- hydraulic”. - Hydraulic cement (like Portland cement) harden because of hydration, a chemical reaction between cement powder and water. (can be used under water). - Non- hydraulic cements do not harden under water, like Slaked lime harden by reaction with atmospheric carbon dioxide. The most important uses of cement are as an ingredient in the production of | - mortar in masonry, and of concrete, a combination of cement and an aggregate to form a strong building material. Commonly used Portland cement are;- 1- Ordinary Portland cement. 2- Rapid hardening Portland cement. 3- Sulphate resisting Portland cement. 4- White Portland cement. 5- Low heat Portland cement. 6- Portland blast furnace cement. 7- Water repellent cement