A SURANA GROUP

Bow Bazar, Kolkata, West Bengal

Although both are applied as a thick emulsion and harden over time, grout is distinguished from its close relative mortar by its viscosity; grout is thin so it flows readily into gaps, while mortar is thick enough to support not only its own weight, but also that of masonry placed on top of it.Structural grout is often used in reinforced masonry to fill voids in masonry housing reinforcing steel, securing the steel in place and bonding it to the masonry. Non-shrink grout is used beneath metal bearing plates to ensure a consistent bearing surface between the plate and its substrate.

The cement industry presents one of the most energy-intensive sectors within the Indian economy. Increases in productivity through the adoption of more efficient and cleaner technologies in the manufacturing sector will be effective in merging economic, environmental, and social development objectives.The final section therefore examines the ongoing changes in the cement industry structure. It compares world best technologies to Indian technologies and identifies potentials and barriers to the achievement of efficiency improvements.