Influence of cement content on the performance of concrete
Publication CS125
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Publication
Abstract
The durability recommendations in current standards specify minimum cement contents, minimum strength grades and maximum water/cement ratios related to exposure conditions. These parameters have gradually evolved over the years in response to the developments in materials and the demands of the construction market, but their derivation is often unclear. This discussion document reviews published information on the properties of fresh and hardened concrete in relation to water content, cement content and the ratios of water/cement on the performance of concrete. It also covers the topics of durability, rheology and strength of concrete and provisional conclusions are drawn relating to: compressive strength, carbonation, chloride ingress, corrosion rate, sulfate attack, freeze-thaw resistance, and permeability.
History
Prepared by a working party of The Concrete Society. Discussion document.
ISBN
9780946691760
Subjects
- Cement
- Materials
- In situ concrete/cement
Publisher History
For more than 30 years, The Concrete Society has been publishing technical reports and advice notes to serve the needs of clients, architects, engineers, specifiers, suppliers, contractors and users of concrete.
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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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