The Science and Technology of Cement and Other Hydraulic Binders

One can only have an appreciation of the current state of concrete research by having detailed knowledge from the past. In this comprehensive new book, the design of Portland Cement composition is explained using the ideas and formulae of earlier scientists. The author then goes on to discuss in detail the calculation of proportions of different cement phases formed during the processing of cement.

Later chapters cover the process of cement manufacture by dry, semi-dry or wet processes, using rotary and shaft kilns. Particular attention is given to the physical changes that occur in the raw mix when affected by chemical processes. The chemistry of clinker formation which is concerned chiefly with high temperature reactions in the solid-state phase or reactions in the presence of the liquid phase are also discussed in detail. A separate chapter is also devoted to phase equilibria as this is extremely important too. Storage of cement, packing and handling, hydration and setting, Gypsum, different mineral additions, advances in special and newer cements including blended cements, Portland slag cement, Pozzolanic cements and high alumina cements are also discussed in detail. Additional chapters are also provided on high-strength cement-based materials, fibre-reinforced cement, non-Portland cements and lime.

Although routine chemical and physical methods of quality control tests are available from other sources, these have been described in brief for the benefit of new readers.

The book will be an essential reference resource for materials scientists, chemical and civil engineers, cement manufacturers and industrial professionals working in R& D in the manufacturing of concrete and cement-based materials.