Ordinary Portland cement is the most widely used type of cement globally, with over 1.5 billion tons produced annually. It is manufactured through a wet or dry process involving crushing and mixing limestone and clay, heating the mixture in a rotary kiln to form clinker, grinding the clinker with gypsum. When mixed with water, it undergoes hydration reactions where compounds in the cement chemically react and harden over time, giving cement its strength. Ordinary Portland cement is used in general construction like buildings and bridges due to its strength and resistance to cracking, though it has less chemical resistance than other cements.