Reaction Mechanisms and Kinetics Controlling Microstructural Development in Cement-Based Systems

Abstract

The objectives of this program were to investigate the relationships among phase equilibria, kinetics, mechanisms and microstructural development in chemically bonded ceramics which exhibit cementing properties. This objective was based on the need to identify the above relationships if advanced cement- based materials are to be developed. Although cements are normally regarded as civil engineering materials, this view is unduly limited. Emphasis in this program was on the broader objectives of near net shape fabrication at low temperature. The use of the term 'cement-based' is intended to imply that the reactions leading to microstructural development occur in an aqueous environment. Emphasis was on non-civil engineering materials, as such these materials are called chemically bonded ceramics.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA244639

Entities

People

  • Paul W. Brown

Organizations

  • Pennsylvania State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aluminum Oxides
  • Calcium Compounds
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Composite Materials
  • Concrete
  • Engineering
  • Fabrication
  • Low Temperature
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Particle Size
  • Particles
  • Reaction Mechanisms

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Pavement Materials Engineering.
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.
  • Theoretical Analysis.