Heat-Resisting and Refractory Concretes

The definition of refractory concrete will vary depending on the specific reference. However, a good general definition is: “Concrete which is suitable for use at high temperatures composed of hydraulic cement (calcium aluminate cement) as the binding agent, combined with heat resistance, refractory aggregates and or fillers.” The boundary between heat-resistant and refractory concrete is somewhat arbitrary, but is probably about 1000 degrees Celsius although some definitions of refractory concrete start at 1500 degrees Celsius. However, there is, in fact, a more or less continuous spectrum of high-temperature resistant concretes, extending from about 300 to 400 degrees Celsius (the limit of concretes bound with Portland cements) to 2000 degrees Celsius or more, using high range calcium aluminate cements (ACA) containing 80 per cent alumina.

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  Butterworth-Heinemann

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• Authors:
  • Montgomery, Ron W
• Publication Date: 2003

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 13p
• Monograph Title: Advanced Concrete Technology. Processes

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aggregates; Aluminates; Aluminous cement; Calcium; Concrete; Heat; Heat resistant materials; High temperature; Portland cement; Refraction; Refractive materials
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Highways; Materials; I32: Concrete;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01031411
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0750651059
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 23 2006 7:59AM