ABSTRACT

Supplementary cementing materials and other mineral admixtures are being used in increasing amounts in both cement and concrete. Their main technical benefits are that they enhance the workability of fresh concrete and the durability of hardened concrete. Indeed, they affect almost every property of the concrete. Their economic and ecological benef

chapter 1|4 pages

Admixtures and additions

chapter 2|6 pages

Natural pozzolans

chapter 3|12 pages

Fly ashes

chapter 4|6 pages

Blast furnace slag

chapter 5|6 pages

Silica fume

chapter 6|6 pages

Limestone powder

chapter 7|8 pages

Other mineral admixtures