King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
Department of Civil Engineering
CE-303
Term-81
H.W assignment #1
Instructor: Dr. Salah Othman Al-Dulaijan
Student Name:
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Student ID #:______________________________________________________
- What
is concrete?
- Explain
the raw materials used and the steps in manufacturing the Portland cement.
- What
are the main chemical compounds in the final product of a Portland cement?
Give the role of each compound.
- Briefly
explain the various types of cement giving their main characteristics and
uses.
- Briefly
explain the hydration reactions process of Portland cement, giving the
products of hydration in order with time.
Due date: Monday
March 6th 2006