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.
Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1 : Thermoanalytical Techniques
Chapter 2 : Introduction to Portland Cement Concrete
Chapter 3 : Formation and Hydration of Cement and Cement Compounds
Chapter 4 : Introduction to Concrete Admixtures
Chapter 5 : Accelerating Admixtures
Chapter 6 : Retarding and Water Reducing Admixtures
Chapter 7 : Superplasticizing Admixtures
Chapter 8 : Supplementary Cementing Materials and Other Additions
Chapter 9 : Introduction to Non-Portland Cement Binders and Concrete
Chapter 10 : Non-Portland Rapid Setting Cements
Chapter 11 : Gypsum and Gypsum Products
Chapter 12 : Clay-Based Construction Products
Chapter 13 : Introduction to Organic Construction Materials
Chapter 14 : Sealants and Adhesives
Chapter 15 : Roofing Materials
Chapter 16 : Paints and Coatings
Index
