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Lea's Chemistry of Cement and Concrete.

Deals with the chemical and physical properties of cements and concretes and their relation to the practical problems that arise in manufacture and use. Much attention is given to the suitability of materials, to the conditions under which concrete can excel and those where it may deteriorate and to...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Hewlett, Peter
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Burlington : Elsevier, 2004.
Edición:4th ed.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Deals with the chemical and physical properties of cements and concretes and their relation to the practical problems that arise in manufacture and use. Much attention is given to the suitability of materials, to the conditions under which concrete can excel and those where it may deteriorate and to the precautionary measures that can be adopted.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (1087 pages)
Bibliografía:References and notes Chapter 4. The Constitution and Specification of Portland Cements; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Chemical analysis of Portland cements; 4.3 Alkali content; 4.4 Optical examination of Portland cement clinker; 4.5 Mineral separation techniques; 4.6 X-ray analysis; 4.7 Calculation of the proportion of constituent minerals; 4.8 Electron microprobe analysis; 4.9 Grinding of Portland cement; 4.10 Unsoundness in Portland cements; 4.11 Use of compound content in cement specifications; References and notes; Chapter 5. The Burning of Portland Cement; 5.1 Introduction.
References and notes Chapter 7. Resistance of Concrete to Destructive Agencies; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Action of frost; 7.3 Thermal expansion and the durability of concrete; 7.4 Resistance to fire; 7.5 Electrolysis of concrete; 7.6 Action of sulfates; 7.7 Action of sea water; 7.8 Action of acids; 7.9 Action of mineral oils; 7.10 Action of gases on concrete; References and notes; Chapter 8. Physiochemical and Mechanical Properties of Portland Cements; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Heat of hydration; 8.3 Setting time; 8.4 Strength; 8.5 Instantaneous and time-dependent strains under load.
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