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Durability And Microstructure of Pore Reduced Cements(PRC)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 February 2011

N.M. Geslin,
D. Israel,
E.E. Lachowski and
D.E. Macphee
N.M. Geslin
Affiliation:
Department of Chemistry, University of Aberdeen, Meston Walk, Old Aberdeen AB9 2UE
D. Israel
Affiliation:
Department of Chemistry, University of Aberdeen, Meston Walk, Old Aberdeen AB9 2UE
E.E. Lachowski
Affiliation:
Department of Chemistry, University of Aberdeen, Meston Walk, Old Aberdeen AB9 2UE
D.E. Macphee
Affiliation:
Department of Chemistry, University of Aberdeen, Meston Walk, Old Aberdeen AB9 2UE
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Abstract

The pore structure characteristics of cementitious materials play an important role in defining their mechanical and durability performance. The mechanical properties of pore reduced cements (PRC) have already been reported [5] as a function of the product density. This paper reports recent data on the durability of PRC and attempts to relate the pore properties of the material to its resistance against deterioration in aggressive environments.

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