CE 402

Second Semester (022)

H.W. # 1

Question (1): List the major and minor oxides of cement and their relative percentages.

Question (2): Draw typical kiln and show the different reactions of the burning process.

Question (3): Mention some raw materials for CaO, SiO₂, Al₂O₃, K₂O, SO₄.

Question (4): What are the percentages of cement compounds for the different ASTM cement types?

Question (5): What are the characteristics of C₃S, C₃A compounds?

Question (6): What is the role of Ca(OH)₂ in hydrated cement?

Question (7): What is the effect of C₃S/C₂S ratio on cement properties?