Lecture

Clay Structure and Properties

Description

This lecture covers the structure and properties of clays, focusing on their definitions, atomic scale structure, classification, and hardening mechanisms. It explains the composition of clays, the arrangement of silica and alumina layers, and the impact of water content on their plasticity and hardening. The lecture also discusses the different types of clays, their adsorption capacity, and the role of capillarity in their cohesion.

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