CHECKLIST FOR STORAGE OF CEMENT ON SITE
1) To stock 500 bags, godown size of 7 x 3 meters is
found most suitable. Height should be 2.0 metres to 2.0 metres.
2) The godown should have a high plinth so as to
prevent ground water from entering. Stock cement on a platform and put plastic
sheets below.
3) Do not keep any windows or ventilators for the
godown.
4) The godown should have two doors, so placed that
cement can be stocked and removed on First come, First use basis.
5) The cement godown should be airtight, and should
not be left open at any time.
6) Stack only 10 bags in a height.
7) Keep sufficient space between the stocked bags and
the walls of the godown.
CHECKLIST FOR CEMENT IDENTIFICATION
a) Always check the manufacturing Week/Month/Year
printed on a cement bag before unloading. The cement should be from the current
week (or closest) so as to get the maximum strength from the cement used.
Cement is found to loose strength with the age.
b) Weigh cement bags regularly. A tolerance limit of ±
1 Kg. is acceptable.
c) Check the following with respect to cement :
i) Date of
manufacture
ii) Batch no.
iii) Ask for
Cement Test Reports from the manufacturer. For this, Acron's Purchase Dept will
help you to obtain it.
