Overview of Cement Chemistry and Concrete Performance: Quality Control and Composition
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Explore the history and production of cement in this 16-minute lecture. Delve into the use of binding materials like lime and locally sourced ingredients. Examine the cement production process, including raw materials and reactions in the kiln. Learn about quality control factors such as lime saturation factor, alumina ratio, and silica ratio. Understand the oxide composition and Bogues compound in cement. Discover the appearance of clinker and review examples. Gain valuable insights into cement chemistry and concrete performance through this comprehensive overview.
Syllabus
Intro
Reactions in the kiln
Quality control
Oxide composition
Appearance of clinker
Examples of clinker
Taught by
NPTEL-NOC IITM
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4.5 rating, based on 2 Class Central reviews
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"Great course! Learned cement chemistry impact on concrete performance. Useful for construction quality control & composition insights."
- "Insightful course on cement chemistry & concrete performance. Helped improve quality control understanding."
- "Valuable learnings on composition impact for better concrete outcomes. Recommended for construction pros."
- "Course clarified cement chemistry's role in concrete durability & strength. Useful for engineers." -
I recently attended this course and found it extremely informative and well-structured. The instructor was knowledgeable and explained the concepts clearly. The course materials were helpful, and I appreciated the practical examples that were included. Overall, I highly recommend this course to anyone interested in this subject