Materials Science of Concrete VII [Paperback]

This seventh volume of the Materials Science of Concrete series presents carefully selected state-of-the-art reviews on selected topics relevant to concrete and cement. This collection of new developments and information in the field of cement-based materials is a valuable resource for scientists, engineers, and academics interested in concrete.Prediction of a Portland Cement's Properties from its Chemical and Mineralogical Compositon.

Tricalcium Silicate Hydration: A Historical Overview.

Thermodynamics of Hydration Reactions.

Tricalcium Silicate Hydration: A Historical Overview.

Influence of Initial and Boundary Conditions on Moisture Transport in Hydrated Cement Systems.

Ionic Interactions in Cement-Based Materials: Importance of Physical and Chemical Interactions in Presence of Chloride or Sulfate Ions.

Mechanisms of Frost Damage.

Early-Age Flexural Strength: The Role of Aggregates and Their Influence on Maturity Prediction.

Drying stresses and Internal Relative Humidity in Concrete.

Francis Young - PhD - is a historian and teacher who lives and works in Ely, Cambridgeshire. He is the author of several books. Jan P. Skalny is the editor of Materials Science of Concrete VII, published by Wiley.