Cement Hydration: Part 1

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Hydration: Overview

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

Hydration 8: Aluminates

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

Hydration: Development of Microstructure

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

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 of Calcium Silicates

Explores the hydration process of calcium silicates and the formation of C-S-H.

Hydration of C-S-H & CH

Discusses the formation and impact of C-S-H and CH phases in cement hydration.

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.

Grinding Cements with Calcined Clays: How to Make LC3

Explores the process of grinding cements with calcined clays to produce LC3.

Assessing Clay Reactivity: The R3 Test

Covers the R3 test, a rapid method to quantify clay reactivity.

Isothermal Calorimetry

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