Supplementary Cementing Materials in Concrete

by Michael Thomas

Book Overview

Supplementary cementing materials (SCMs), such as fly ash, slag, silica fume, and natural pozzolans, make a significant difference to the properties of concrete but are rarely understood in any detail. SCMs can influence the mechanical properties of concrete and improve its durability in aggressive environments. Supplementary Cementing Materials in Concrete covers the chemical, physical, and mineralogical properties of SCMs; their chemical...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1466572981
• ISBN13: 9781466572980
• Release Date: February 2013
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.2"