Using too much cement on concrete can have a number of negative consequences. If too much water is added to the mix, the workability of the concrete may worsen, and some of the aggregates will not effectively link to the cement. If too much is utilized in comparison to the aggregate, the structural integrity of the finished product would most certainly suffer. Cement is a hardening agent that sets other materials such as sand or gravel into a solid mass. It is used in many applications where you need strength that lasts, such as building structures, fences, and driveways. Cement is made up of two main components: limestone or clay, which are mixed with sulfuric acid and heated to about 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit (538 degrees Celsius) to create a white powder that is cement. There are several types of cements available on the market today. Concrete cement is the most common type used for most residential projects. It is made up of tricalcium silicate, dicalcium silicate, and calcium oxide (the same ingredient as brick or mortar). This cement can be color-coded by manufacturers to indicate its strength. Red cement is the lowest quality while white cement is the highest quality. Green cement is also used in some applications because it hardens faster than red cement but does not differ significantly in strength when set. Bonded cement is used in high-strength applications such as bridge construction and pipe mills.