Jawahar Navodaya

Vidyalaya

Chemistry project on:-To study the

setting of mixtures of cement with lime,
sand, of different qualities, rice husk, fly
ash, etc...
Submitted by:- submitted to:-
Tushar Parmar Mr.Shravan Kumar

Principal:-Mr. Rajivkumar sharma

Vice principal:-Mr. Sanjaykumar

Acknowledgement
I would like to express my special thanks
of gratitude to my Chemistry teacher
shravan kumar as well as our principal Mr.
Rajiv Kumar who gave me the golden
opportunity to do this wonderful project
on the topic ---
"To study the setting of mixtures of
cement with lime, sand, of different
qualities, rice husk, fly ash, etc..."

Secondly, I would also like to thank my

parents and friends who helped me a lot
in finalizing this project within the limited
time frame.

Lastly, I like to thank all my supporters

who have motivated me to fulfill their
project before the timeline

Certificate
This is to certify that "Tushar Parmar"
student of class- 12th "Science" 'B' has
successfully completed their Chemistry
Project on "To study the setting of
mixtures of cement with lime, sand, of
different qualities, rice husk, fly ash, etc..."
under the guidance of "Mr. Shravan
Kumar".

Mr. Shravan kumar

External Examiner

Index
1. Introduction
2. Cement
3. Lime
4. Sand
5. Rice husk
6. Fly ash
7. Other materials
8. Experiment
9. Experimental Results
10. Conclusion
Introduction
 The importance of studying
mixtures of cement with lime,
sand, rice husk, fly ash, etc.

 Objective of the project: To

understand the properties and
effects of various materials
when mixed with cement.
 Cement

 Cement is a binder material used

in construction.

 Types of cement: Portland

cement, white cement, rapid-
hardening cement, etc.

 Cement provides strength and

durability to the final concrete
product.
 Lime
 Lime is often added to cement
mixtures to improve workability
and plasticity.

 Types of lime: Hydrated lime,

quicklime, and hydraulic lime.

 Lime helps in reducing shrinkage

and enhancing the setting time
of cement.

 Sand
 Sand is a major component of
cement mixtures.

 Different types of sand: Fine

sand, coarse sand, and
manufactured sand.

 Sand provides bulk and stability

to the concrete mixture.
 Rice husk
 Rice husk is an agricultural
waste product that can be used
in cement mixtures.
 Benefits of using rice husk:
Enhances the workability of
concrete, reduces heat of
hydration, and improves
insulation properties.
 Rice husk ash can be utilized as
a supplementary cementitious
material.
 Fly ash
 Fly ash is a byproduct of coal
combustion and can be used as a
partial replacement for cement
in concrete.
 Advantages of using fly ash:
Improved workability, increased
durability, and reduced
environmental impact.
 Fly ash enhances the long-term
strength and reduces the heat of
hydration.
 Other materials
 Various other materials can be
added to cement mixtures to
achieve specific properties.
 Admixtures: Chemical additives
used to modify the properties of
concrete (e.g., water reducers,
accelerators, retarders).
 Fibers: Addition of fibers (e.g.,
polypropylene fibers)improves
resistance of concrete.
 Experimental Setup

 For the experimental setup, a series of

cement mixtures were prepared using
different ratios and combinations of
cement, lime, sand, rice husk, fly ash, and
other materials.
 The materials were weighed using a digital
scale to ensure accurate measurements.
 A concrete mixer was used to thoroughly
mix the ingredients and achieve a
homogeneous mixture.
 The mixture was then poured into various
molds or samples, depending on the
specific tests conducted.
 The samples were cured under controlled
conditions, typically in a moist curing
chamber, for a specific period of time.

 Experimental Results
 The experimental results showed various
characteristics and properties of the cement
mixtures.
 Compressive strength: The compressive
strength of the cured samples was tested
using a compression testing machine. Results
were recorded in terms of MPa.
 Workability: The workability of the mixtures
was evaluated using tests of slump or flow
table test, measuring the ease of placing and
shaping the concrete.
 Setting time: The setting time of the cement
mixtures was determined by conducting the
initial and final setting time tests.
 Durability: The durability of the concrete was
assessed through tests like water absorption,
permeability, and resistance to freeze-thaw
cycles.

 Conclusion
 Lime improved workability and setting
time, while sand provided stability and
bulk to the cement mixtures.

 Rice husk showed potential by enhancing

workability, reducing heat of hydration,
and improving insulation properties.

 Fly ash demonstrated positive effects on

workability, durability, and long-term
strength, along with reduced heat of
hydration.

 Other materials, such as admixtures and

fibers, can be used to modify specific
properties of cement mixtures.