Handbook of Thermal Analysis of Construction Materials

V.S. Ramachandran, Ralph M. Haber, James J. Beaudoin, Ana H. Delgado9780815514879, 0-8155-1487-5

This comprehensive book containing essential information on the applicability of thermal analysis techniques to evaluate inorganic and organic materials in construction technology should serve as a useful reference for the scientist, engineer, construction technologist, architect, manufacturer, and user of construction materials, standard-writing bodies, and analytical chemists. The material scientists at the National Research Council of Canada have established one of the best thermal analysis laboratories in the world. Various types of thermal analysis techniques have been applied successfully to the investigation of inorganic and organic construction materials. These studies have provided important information on the characterization of raw as well as finished materials, quality control, quantitative estimation, interrelationships between physical, chemical, mechanical, and durability characteristics. Information on the application of thermal analysis to construction materials is dispersed in literature and hence the IRC scientists embarked on producing a handbook, the first of its kind, incorporating the latest knowledge available in this field of activity. Almost all important construction materials have been included.

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Table of contents :
Cover Page……Page 1
Title Page……Page 2
NOTICE……Page 3
Preface……Page 5
2 Introduction to Portland Cement Concrete……Page 10
3 Formation and Hydration of Cement and Cement Compounds……Page 11
6 Retarding and Water Reducing Admixtures……Page 12
8 Supplementary Cementing Materials and Other Additions……Page 13
9 Introduction to Non-Portland Cement Binders and Concrete……Page 14
12 Clay-Based Construction Products……Page 15
15 Roofing Materials……Page 16
Index……Page 17
1 Thermoanalytical Techniques……Page 18
2 Introduction to Portland Cement Concrete……Page 52
3 Formation and Hydration of Cement and Cemen tCompounds……Page 87
4 Introduction to Concrete Admixtures……Page 159
5 Accelerating Admixtures……Page 205
6 Retarding and Water Reducing Admixtures……Page 237
7 Superplasticizing Admixtures……Page 276
8 Supplementary Cementing Materials and Other Additions……Page 308
9 Introduction to Non-Portland Cement Binders and Concrete……Page 369
10 Non-Portland Rapid Setting Cements……Page 417
11 Gypsum and Gypsum Products……Page 463
12 Clay-Based Construction Products……Page 505
13 Introduction to Organic Construction Materials……Page 545
14 Sealants and Adhesives……Page 592
15 Roofing Materials……Page 623
16 Paints and Coatings……Page 645
Index……Page 667