Effect of temperature on the hydration of cement paste: composition, microstructure and properties

Title: Effect of temperature on the hydration of cement paste: composition, microstructure and properties
Author(s): J. F. Young
Paper category : conference
Book title: International RILEM Symposium on Concrete Science and Engineering: A Tribute to Arnon Bentur
Editor(s): K. Kovler, J. Marchand, S. Mindess and J. Weiss
Print-ISBN: 2-912143-46-2
e-ISBN: 2912143586
Publisher: RILEM Publications SARL
Publication year: 2004
Pages: 1 - 7
Total Pages: 7
Nb references: 18
Language: English

Abstract: Increases in curing temperatures not only affect the rate of hydration, but also the degree of polymerization of C-S-H. Hydration and polymerization are independent processes. Increased curing temperatures also coarsen the capillary pore size distribution. Time-dependent volume changes (creep and drying shrinkage) can be correlated with changes in the pore size distribution and the properties of C-S-H. Silicate polymerization can be considered as a measure of the aging process of cement paste.

Online publication: 2004-02-04
Publication type : full_text
Public price (Euros): 0.00
doi: 10.1617/2912143586.001