Cement is the most commonly used amongst building materials. It is a binding material utilized to make concrete and mortar. Cement eventually can affect the strength as well as the life of the structure. Cement is a costly material and consequently ought to be transported and stored carefully during construction. Cement is a hygroscopic material. So, it is essential to check that cement bags do not get damaged during transportation. Careful loading/unloading and storage of cement bags can save your money.

 

The guidance given in this article if followed, breakages and losses can be reduced to a minimum, resulting in ultimate savings. Following are the precautions should be taken during cement transport to avoid any problems.

 

Precautions during Cement Transport

 

1. Remove sharp objects from the cement transport vehicle before loading cement bags such as cement bulker, so that the bags are not torn or damaged. Ensure the vehicle is clean and dry before loading the cement bags. On the off chance that there is dampness in the vehicle, then cement will start hardening and lose its purpose and ultimately result in damage.

 

2. Load cement bags carefully into the cement transport vehicle, making sure that they are covered and tied down securely. Always stack the cement bags in the same way even if the bags are not palletized. Otherwise, if any pothole comes up, then cement bags may get toppled down.

 

3. Never drop the cement sack from the vehicle. It can damage/torn the cement sack, and it winds up futile.

 

4. Try not to over-burden your cement transport vehicle. It may damage the vehicle. It can also reduce the maneuverability of the vehicle, which may lead to increase in time of transportation or occurrence of accidents. Load cement bags in limited and permissible quantities.

 

5. If rain or fog is expected during a cement bulker or cement truck shipment, the cement bags should be stacked on pallets on the bed of the truck. Bags of cement should not rest directly on a moist truck deck. They should be covered with canvas, and the tarp placed so that water splashing upward from the deck of the truck and will not wet the cement bags.

 

It is pivotal that loading and unloading of cement bags should be done precisely and safely. If possible cement transport must be avoided on days when the weather is bad. After the vehicle has reached the site or the required destination, cement bags must be appropriately handled and then stored in a room.