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Covers the lifecycle of transportation projects, material types, and testing methods for infrastructure safety.

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Discusses the environmental impact of cement production, growth trends, and the need for sustainable solutions in reducing CO₂ emissions.

Reaction Kinetics in Cement Hydration

Explores reaction kinetics in cement hydration, including heat release, additives, temperature effects, and gypsum's role in controlling reactions.

Hydration: Development of Microstructure

Delves into cement hydration, examining microstructure development, phase reactions, heat evolution, hydrate formation, and analytical techniques.

Lowering Environmental Impact: Cement Chemistry and Sustainable Materials

Discusses the use of supplementary cementitious materials to reduce clinker in cement production and lower CO₂ emissions.

Hydration 8: Aluminates

Explores the hydration of aluminates in cement chemistry, focusing on reactions with sulfate ions and the formation of ettringite.

Hydration: Overview

Covers the nomenclature of cement components, the process of how cement works, and the phases of real cement.

Isothermal Calorimetry

Covers isothermal calorimetry, a method to measure heat production rate in materials like cement, discussing its importance and practical applications.

Portland Cement Replacement: Materials and Properties

Explores replacing portland cement with various materials to enhance concrete performance and discusses the properties of slag cement, fly ash cement, and pozzolans.

Cement Manufacturing Process

Explores the cement manufacturing process, quality control, grinding, and types of cement.