On September 17-20, 2006 yet another regular Cemtech conference organized by David Hargreaves, publisher of International Cement Review, was held in Rome (Italy).
All the Cemtech conferences held over the last 15 years had been outstanding in terms of organizati...
The article describes practical application of the express quantitative phase analysis of clinker and cement by the Rietveld method used for current quality control at 000 Oskol-Cement with the application of XTR' A diffractometer produced by Thermo ARL. The operati...
The article cites the results of investigations into the effect of the activity of a magnesia binder and of the temperer (MgCl_2 solution) concentration on the parameters of the hardening magnesia stone.
It is shown that the durability and crack resistance of ce...
The article cites the results of investigations into phase transformations of dicalcium silicate with the use of a high-temperature X-ray method and the photomethod.
Possible mechanisms and sequence of polymorphic transformations of Ca_2SiO_4 are discussed in view of th...
The article reviews the information on ibausi Conference, held in Weimar (Germany) in September 2006.
The key presentations were devoted to studies of physical and chemical features of special binders and concretes. their production and application. Special atte...
The article cites the results of a study aimed at determination of the hydration time of binders needed to ensure foam concrete production according to the cutting technology. It is suggested to introduce a complex additive in order to reduce the binder hydration time.
The article provides information on the International conference on dry construction mixes held in St. Petersburg.
The article reviews the results of research into the effects of acid ashes on the structure and properties of cement concretes at replacement of a part of a fine-grained filler. It substantiates the mechanism of influence on the structure under various conditions of har...
