The per capita consumption of cement is often considered an important indicator of economic progress. T he demand for permanent housing requires production of binders to be significantly increased. A range of binders, especially lime, lime-pozzolana or special earths, can be more appropriate to certain types of building such as housing. Alternatives such as lime offer tremendous potential in reducing the shortage and cost of building. T his book looks at the pros and cons of Ordinary Portland Cement compared with alternative binders.
Published by Practical Action Elijah Agevi , Otto Eriks Ruskulis , Theo Schilderman September 1995. 167 pp.
Lime and Alternative Binders In East Africa 
The per capita consumption of cement is often considered an important indicator of economic progress. T he demand for permanent housing requires production of binders to be significantly increased. A range of binders, especially lime, lime-pozzolana or special earths, can be more appropriate to certain types of building such as housing. Alternatives such as lime offer tremendous potential in reducing the shortage and cost of building. T his book looks at the pros and cons of Ordinary Portland Cement compared with alternative binders.