When water is added to cement, the reaction that takes place is called hydration. Hydration generates heat, which can affect the quality of the cement and also be beneficial in maintaining curing temperature during cold weather. On the other hand, when heat generation is high, especially in large structures, it may cause undesired stress.
اقرأ المزيدHydration refers to chemical reactions between anhydrous compounds with water molecules, giving a plethora of hydrated compounds. The hydration phenomenon occurring in cement consists of the chemical reaction between non-hydrated cement and water that allows for important physicochemical transformations and mechanical changes.
اقرأ المزيدProgress in understanding hydration mechanisms of alite and Portland cement is reviewed. Up to the end of the induction period, dissolution rates determined by the undersaturation of the solution dominate the reaction, but, better understanding is needed about the alite solution interface.
اقرأ المزيدThe property evolution of cement-based material as a function of time is a direct result of the hydration reaction between cement and water [1]. Similar to many other chemical reactions, the hydration reaction rate of Portland cement is strongly dependent on temperature ...
اقرأ المزيدWhat makes concrete so strong is the chemical reaction that occurs when cement and water mix — a process known as hydration. "Hydration occurs when cement and water react," says Ulm. "During hydration, the clinker dissolves into the calcium and recombines with water and silica to form calcium silica hydrates."
اقرأ المزيدAlkali-Silica Reaction MECHANISM OF ASR Concrete consists of aggregates—stone or gravel and sand, in a matrix of cement paste.The cement paste contains interconnected microscopic pores through which water or ions in solution can migrate.The pore water in concrete is an alkaline solution; the mea-sure of alkalinity is pH.†
اقرأ المزيدThe water-cement ratio is the weight of the mixing water divided by the weight of the cement. High-quality concrete is produced by lowering the water-cement ratio as much as possible without sacing the workability of fresh concrete, allowing it to be properly placed, consolidated, and cured.
اقرأ المزيدCorrosive bleed water from the concrete is absorbed by the worker's pants and held against the skin for prolonged periods. Without waterproof knee pads, kneeling on wet concrete can irritate or burn the skin. Cement dust released during bag dumping or concrete cutting can also irritate the skin. ... Allergic skin reaction.
اقرأ المزيدConcrete, in construction, structural material consisting of a hard, chemically inert particulate substance, known as aggregate (usually sand and gravel), that is bonded together by cement and water. Learn more about concrete, including its history and uses.
اقرأ المزيدThe products of the reaction between cement and water are termed "hydration products." In concrete (or mortar or other cementitious materials) there are typically four main types: Calcium silicate hydrate: this is the main reaction product and is the main source of concrete strength. It is …
اقرأ المزيدThe water-cement ratio is important because water is necessary for the chemical reaction that occurs between cement and other components of the concrete mix, such as aggregates and admixtures. However, too much water can result in weaker, more porous concrete with decreased durability, while too little water can result in a mix that is ...
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