Reaction Kinetics in Cement Hydration

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Covers the essential concepts of concrete mixing and the impact of aggregates on fluidity and mechanical properties.

Explores the role of water in concrete hydration and resistance development.

Explores chemical kinetics, covering reaction rates, mechanisms, and factors influencing reaction speeds.

Explores concrete carbonation, reinforcement corrosion, prevention, and repair strategies, focusing on chlorides and freeze-thaw cycles.

Covers the basics of heterogeneous catalysis and the importance of transition state theory in predicting reaction rates.

Explores the fundamentals of concrete performance and durability to prevent tragedies.

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