F.M. Lea's The Chemistry of Cement and Concrete

THE CHEMISTRY OF CEMENT
AND CONCRETE, Third Edition
F.M LEA
The advances in the chemistry and physics of
cements led to the necessity for this third edition.
Lea's book deals with the chemical and physical
properties of cements and concretes and their
relation to the practical problems that arise in their
manufacture and use.
It will be of great interest not only to the
chemist involved in the science and technology
of silicate materials but also to those using
concrete in building and civil engineering construction.
Attention is given to problems arising
in the use of concrete, from the suitability of
materials, to the conditions under which concrete
may deteriorate and the precautionary
or remedial measures that can be adopted. It is
well illustrated with line drawings, tables and
photographs.
PARTIAL CONTENTS: History of calcareous cements;
Classification of cements; Portland cements:
Raw materials and manufacturing processes; Cement
components and their phase relations; Cementing
qualities of the cement compounds; Constitution,
burning, proportioning, hydration and setting and
hardening of Portland cement; Structure of cement
compounds; Action of acid and sulphate waters of
Portland Cement; Physical and mechanical properties
of Portland Cement, Pozzolanas and Pozzolanic cements;
Cements made from blast furnace slag; High Alumina
cement, some special cements and cement
properties; Concrete aggregates; Resistance of Concrete to
various organic and inorganic agents; Examination
of concrete failures.