Portland, Blended, and Other Hydraulic Cements

For different types of cement, the document shows (by percent) typical chemical composition, loss on ignition, insoluble residue, and potential compound composition. Chemical equations are shown for the primary chemical compound transformations involving tricalcium silicate (C3S), dicalcium silicate (C2S), tricalcium aluminate (C3A), and tetracalcium aluminoferrite (C4AF). Typical values for Blaine fineness are given. A table illustrates requirements for compressive strength of mortars for various cement types. Charts and graphs illustrate the effects of cement type on sulfate attack and compressive strength development. Properties discussed include fineness, soundness, consistency, setting time, compressive strength, heat of hydration, and relative density.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://www.cement.org/bookstore/profile.asp?itemid=IS004
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Document available in both print and Adobe PDF formats
• Corporate Authors:

  Portland Cement Association

  5420 Old Orchard Road
  Skokie, IL  United States  60077
• Authors:
  • Kosmatka, S H
  • Kerkhoff, B
  • Panarese, W C
• Publication Date: 2008

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: 40 pp

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cement mortars; Chemical composition; Chemical compounds; Compressive strength; Consistency; Density; Fineness; Heat of hydration; Hydraulic cement; Phase transitions; Portland cement; Soundness test
• Candidate Terms: Blended cement
• Uncontrolled Terms: Setting time; Sulfate attack
• Subject Areas: Highways; Materials; I32: Concrete;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01103101
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: IS004
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 24 2008 7:44AM