Pozzolanas and pozzolanic materials

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Abstract

Developments in concrete construction mean that there are now a broader range of cementitious materials, than have traditionally been available, providing options for engineers to meet specific technical requirements. Pozzolanas and pozzolanic materials from natural deposits or industrial processes represent a group within this category. These include natural pozzolanas, fly ash (from coal-fired electricity generation), silica fume (from silicon/ferro-silicon manufacture) and others. This chapter considers these materials in detail, with initial consideration given to their physical and chemical properties, and reaction characteristics in cementitious systems. Thereafter, their influences on the properties of concrete, including fresh, mechanical, and chemical/physical aspects of durability are reviewed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLea's Chemistry of Cement and Concrete
PublisherElsevier
Chapter9
Pages363-467
Number of pages105
Edition5
ISBN (Electronic)9780081007730
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Jan 2019

Keywords

  • Blended cements
  • Concrete properties
  • Fly ash
  • Natural pozzolanas
  • Other materials
  • Physical and chemical properties
  • Reaction characteristics
  • Silica fume

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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