ADVANCED CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY

Advanced Concrete Technology

Constituent Materials

Introduction

The aims and objectives of this chapter are to:

• describe the nature of Portland (calcium silicate-based) cements

• outline the manufacturing process and the quality control procedures employed

• review the cement hydration processes and the development of hydrated structures

• outline the influence of differences in cement chemistry and compound composition on the setting and strength development of concrete

• review cement types (including composite and masonry cements) and the nature of their constituents

• review the standards with which cements must comply and the applications for different cement types

• describe in outline methods used for chemical analysis and to study the hydration of cement

• briefly outline some health and safety aspects related to cement use