Today's concrete mixtures integrate a multitude of new materials which can cause challenges in compatibility and reduce the tolerance for variations in aggregate moisture content, materials temperatures, weather conditions, and other variables. A 60% revision over the fourth edition, Lea's Chemistry of Cement and Concrete, Fifth Edition, will pay extra attention to the suitability and durability of different types of cements and concretes, manufacturing techniques; their aggregates and additives and their role in achieving concrete's full potential which is delivering a high-quality, long-lasting, competitive and sustainable product. 60% revision over the fourth edition which published in 2004Updated chapters representing the latest technological advances in the industry including but not exclusive to: The Production of Low-Energy Cements, Cement Admixtures and Concrete AggregatesExpanded coverage of the suitability and durability of materials aggregates and additives INDICE: Chapter One: The History of Calcareous Cements Chapter Two: Portland Cement: Classification and Manufacture Chapter Three: Cement Components and Their Phase Relations Chapter Four: The Constitution and Specification of Portland Cements Chapter Five: The Burning of Portland Cement Chapter Six: Hydration, Setting and Hardening of Portland Cement Chapter Seven: Resistance of Concrete to Destructive Agencies Chapter Eight: Physiochemical and Mechanical Properties of Portland Cements Chapter Nine: The Production of Low-Energy Cements Chapter Ten: Pozzolana and Pozzoianic Cements Chapter Eleven: Cements Made From Blastfurnace Slag Chapter Twelve: Microsilica as an Addition Chapter Thirteen: Calcium Aluminate Cements Chapter Fourteen: Special Cements Chapter Fifteen: Cement Admixtures Chapter Sixteen: Concrete Aggregates
- ISBN: 978-0-08-100773-0
- Editorial: Butterworth-Heinemann
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 1000
- Fecha Publicación: 03/05/2016
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés