How is cement powder converted into concrete?

It is not ';converted into concrete';. It is an ingredient in the making of concrete. The others being sand, gravel and water.


A general mix for concrete is 2 or 3 parts sand to 1 part cement. Gravel is added to this mix at up to 7 parts gravel to 1 part sand/ cement mix. (Gravel is only a sort of 'filler' and plays no part in the chemical process of hydration which makes concrete go hard)How is cement powder converted into concrete?
Go to the Portland Cement Association's Concrete Basics webpage at the link below.How is cement powder converted into concrete?
Cement + Sand + Gravel in the ratio of 1 : 2 : 4 by weight will give strong concrete after it has been mixed with water and allowed to harden in moist contitions (cured). Substantially full strength at 28 day for Ordinary Portland Cement.
the powder is mixed with sand and water, which are primeraly ingredients, and optional things like gravel , lime stone, ands other can be added.


ratio cement to sand is about 1:2
A mixture of cement sand and gravel in 1:2:3 proportion along required water is converted in to concrete.
mix with sand and water and then lay. easy
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Chemical reaction
with the addition of water
mix it with sand and stone