Question 1

What is सीमेंट कंक्रीट (Cement Concrete)?

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Sīmeṇṭa Kāṅkrīṭa (Cement Concrete) is a composite construction material widely employed in modern Indian infrastructure and, increasingly, in heritage conservation [1]. It comprises hydraulic cement (binder), aggregates (fine and coarse), and water. The cement, often sourced from limestone quarries across the subcontinent, undergoes calcination to produce clinker, ground with gypsum. Aggregates, traditionally riverbed sand and crushed stone ('śilākhanda'), provide bulk and influence workability. Hydration reactions form calcium silicate hydrates (C-S-H), the primary binding phase. Typical properties include compressive strength of 20-40 MPa, density of 2200-2400 kg/m³, and water absorption of 5-10% [2]. While not historically used in ancient structures like those of the Maurya or Gupta periods (which favored brick and stone masonry), its modern application includes reinforcing existing structures and creating new foundations. Conservation efforts ('saṃrakṣaṇa') require careful material matching and understanding of long-term durability in diverse climatic conditions [3]. The modulus of elasticity is typically 20-30 GPa.

Question 2

What type of material is सीमेंट कंक्रीट (Cement Concrete)?

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सीमेंट कंक्रीट (Cement Concrete) is classified as Composite Material, Cement-based Material, Cementitious Material, Hydraulic Cement. Key properties include Compressive strength: 20-40 MPa, Density: 2200-2400 kg/m³, Water absorption: 5-10%.

Question 3

Where is सीमेंट कंक्रीट (Cement Concrete) used?

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सीमेंट कंक्रीट (Cement Concrete) is commonly used in India. It is sourced from Cement factories, Aggregate quarries, Riverbeds for aggregate.

Question 4

How is सीमेंट कंक्रीट (Cement Concrete) used in heritage architecture?

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सीमेंट कंक्रीट (Cement Concrete) is used for Foundations, Beams, Slabs, Columns, Roof slabs in heritage architecture. It is found in 1 heritage sites.

Question 5

What are the conservation considerations for सीमेंट कंक्रीट (Cement Concrete)?

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Conservation of सीमेंट कंक्रीट (Cement Concrete) requires attention to Susceptible to cracking and Requires proper curing. Proper maintenance is essential for preserving heritage structures using this material.

Title	सीमेंट कंक्रीट (Cement Concrete) 4.5/5(Based on 1 heritage site) Rare Sīmeṇṭa Kaṅkrīṭa Cement Concrete 4.5/5(Based on 1 heritage site)
Description	Sīmeṇṭa Kāṅkrīṭa (Cement Concrete) is a composite construction material widely employed in modern Indian infrastructure and, increasingly, in heritage conservation [1]. It comprises hydraulic cement (binder), aggregates (fine and coarse), and water. The cement, often sourced from limestone quarries across the subcontinent, undergoes calcination to produce clinker, ground with gypsum. Aggregates, traditionally riverbed sand and crushed stone ('śilākhanda'), provide bulk and influence workability. Hydration reactions form calcium silicate hydrates (C-S-H), the primary binding phase. Typical properties include compressive strength of 20-40 MPa, density of 2200-2400 kg/m³, and water absorption of 5-10% [2]. While not historically used in ancient structures like those of the Maurya or Gupta periods (which favored brick and stone masonry), its modern application includes reinforcing existing structures and creating new foundations. Conservation efforts ('saṃrakṣaṇa') require careful material matching and understanding of long-term durability in diverse climatic conditions [3]. The modulus of elasticity is typically 20-30 GPa.
Also Known As	Cement Concrete Sīmeṇṭa Kaṅkrīṭa Cement Concrete Concrete Portland Cement Concrete PCC सीमेंट कंक्रीट सीमेंट कांक्रीट दृढ़ीकृत कंक्रीट कंक्रीट சிமெண்ட் கான்கிரீட் (Cimeṇṭ Kāṉkiriṭ) సిమెంట్ కాంక్రీట్ (Simeṇṭ Kāṅkrīṭ) ಸಿಮೆಂಟ್ ಕಾಂಕ್ರೀಟ್ (Simeṇṭ Kāṅkrīṭ) സിമന്റ് കോൺക്രീറ്റ് (Simeṇṟ Kōṇkrīṟṟ)
Tags	सीमेंट कंक्रीट Sīmeṇṭa Kaṅkrīṭa Concrete Cement Aggregate Reinforcement
Material ID	`INHFMAT-125612718-20-11-25-SR`
URI	https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/cement-concrete
API Endpoint	`https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/cement-concrete`
Total Sites	1
Primary Sites	1
Created	November 20, 2025
Last Updated	November 28, 2025

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