CE30160 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Portland Cement, Nondestructive Testing, Destructive Testing
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What happens in the different zones throughout the kiln: types of cement: Students should be able to list the major types of portland cements and should be able to identify an applicable situation for each cement type. Students should be able to provide definitions of initial set times and final set times, hydration products and the significance of each. Be familiar with the exothermic reaction peaks and what compound is responsible for each. How does the type of cement, water-cement ratio, cement fineness, temperature and admixtures affect the rate of (and extent of) hydration: mix design: (a mix design will be on the exam) Students should be able to state how the mix characteristics affect the (strength, durability, workability, and cost of) concrete. Given the properties of a concrete structure, the materials used, and the exposure conditions, students should be able to design a mix using the volumetric method for normal-weight, ordinary concrete.
