Pozzolanic and Cementitious Materials

ISBN-13: 9781138414044 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017 / 208 str.

Canada) Ontario Ottawa V.M. Malhotra (CANMET;P.K. Mehta

Opis

This volume provides an overview of the mineral admixtures used in concrete, including silica fume, slag, rice-husk ash, fly ash and natural pozzolans. It also includes the mineral/chemical composition of the admixtures, their chemical reactions with cement and as a method of recycling.

Spis treści

1. Introduction 2. Production, Sources, and Utilization 3. Chemical and Physical Characteristics 4. Mechanisms by Which Mineral Admixtures Improve Properties of Concrete 5. Effect of Mineral Admixtures on Properties of Fresh Concrete 6. Effect of Mineral Admixtures on Properties of Hardened Concrete 7. Concrete Incorporating Mineral Admixtures: Durability Aspects 8. Selection of Materials and Mixture Proportions 9. Standard Specifications

O autorze

V.M. Malhotra, P.K. Mehta