Properties of Portland Cement Having a High Magnesia Content (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Bates, P. H.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0365645605 ISBN 13 : 9780365645603

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

How magnesia changes Portland cement and what that could mean for long-term performance This work analyzes cements with varying magnesia content, focusing on how magnesia alters the clinker makeup, the materials used, and the burning conditions. It combines petrographic examination with quantitative analysis to connect chemical changes to physical properties.

The study follows 18 different cements burned under controlled conditions, examining how increasing magnesia influences the cement’s constituents and the resulting concrete and mortar behavior. It also looks at practical questions, such as how high‑magnesia cements perform over time and in real-world aging, including exposure to moisture and salts.

What you’ll experience
- A clear view of how raw materials and firing affect clinker composition across a range of magnesia contents
- Insight into the relationship between magnesia levels and the resulting cement’s performance in concrete and mortar
- Discussion of testing methods, from kiln burning to petrographic analysis, and how results relate to long-term behavior
- Consideration of early vs. late performance and the implications for meeting standard specifications

Ideal for readers who work with cement, concrete, and construction materials, and who want a technical grounding in high‑magnesia Portland cement and its potential impacts over time.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0365645605
• ISBN 13: 9780365645603
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 46
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