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What significant development in construction is credited to the Romans?
What significant development in construction is credited to the Romans?
The development of hydraulic cement.
What natural material did Romans mix with lime to create pozzolana-lime cement?
What natural material did Romans mix with lime to create pozzolana-lime cement?
Volcanic ash.
How do the cement prices in Egypt compare to those in Saudi Arabia and Syria?
How do the cement prices in Egypt compare to those in Saudi Arabia and Syria?
Cement prices in Egypt are significantly cheaper, at $55-$60 per ton, compared to Saudi Arabia's $90 and Syria's $140.
What is the price range for cement per ton for consumers in neighboring countries like Sudan?
What is the price range for cement per ton for consumers in neighboring countries like Sudan?
Why is the incorporation of pozzolana in cement significant in Roman construction practices?
Why is the incorporation of pozzolana in cement significant in Roman construction practices?
What role does tetracalcium aluminoferrite (C4AF) play in the manufacturing of Portland Cement?
What role does tetracalcium aluminoferrite (C4AF) play in the manufacturing of Portland Cement?
In addition to assisting in lower clinkering temperatures, what is another function of C4AF?
In addition to assisting in lower clinkering temperatures, what is another function of C4AF?
How does the presence of C4AF potentially impact the environmental footprint of cement production?
How does the presence of C4AF potentially impact the environmental footprint of cement production?
Why is it beneficial to lower the clinkering temperature in Portland Cement production?
Why is it beneficial to lower the clinkering temperature in Portland Cement production?
Can you name the chemical compound represented by C4AF and its significance?
Can you name the chemical compound represented by C4AF and its significance?
What are the adhesive and cohesive properties of cement, and why are they important?
What are the adhesive and cohesive properties of cement, and why are they important?
In what ways can cement be compared to glue regarding its function?
In what ways can cement be compared to glue regarding its function?
How does the function of cement contribute to the construction industry?
How does the function of cement contribute to the construction industry?
What materials can cement bind, and what is the significance of this ability?
What materials can cement bind, and what is the significance of this ability?
Why is it important to understand the properties of cement in construction?
Why is it important to understand the properties of cement in construction?
What is the initial process that occurs to blast-furnace slag?
What is the initial process that occurs to blast-furnace slag?
What is the significance of quenching blast-furnace slag at a low temperature?
What is the significance of quenching blast-furnace slag at a low temperature?
Describe the appearance of the material produced by quenched blast-furnace slag.
Describe the appearance of the material produced by quenched blast-furnace slag.
What temperature range is critical during the quenching of blast-furnace slag?
What temperature range is critical during the quenching of blast-furnace slag?
What happens to blast-furnace slag if it is not quenched rapidly?
What happens to blast-furnace slag if it is not quenched rapidly?
What percentage of limestone filler has been commonly added in European countries like France since 1979?
What percentage of limestone filler has been commonly added in European countries like France since 1979?
Since what year has the addition of limestone filler been permitted in France?
Since what year has the addition of limestone filler been permitted in France?
In which region of the world is the practice of adding limestone filler to cement most prevalent?
In which region of the world is the practice of adding limestone filler to cement most prevalent?
What is one benefit of adding a small quantity of limestone to cement?
What is one benefit of adding a small quantity of limestone to cement?
Which specific country is mentioned as having allowed the addition of limestone filler to cement since 1979?
Which specific country is mentioned as having allowed the addition of limestone filler to cement since 1979?
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Study Notes
Roman Cement
- Romans used pozzolana-lime cement, which is made using volcanic ash
Cement Prices
- Cement prices vary significantly between countries
- Egypt has the lowest prices, ranging between 55−55-55−60 per ton
- Syria has a price of $140 per ton
- Saudi Arabia has a price of $90 per ton
- Sudan has a price of $180 per ton
Tetrcalcium aluminoferrite (C4AF)
- Tetrcalcium aluminoferrite is used to make Portland Cement
- It lowers the temperature of the kiln
- It acts as a filler in cement
What is Cement
- Cement is a material that binds or unites materials together
- It has adhesive and cohesive properties
Blast Furnace Slag
- Blast furnace slag is quenched quickly, creating glassy particles
- It is added to cement in small quantities, usually up to 5%
- Many European countries, such as France, allow the addition of blast furnace slag to cement
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