Publisher's Synopsis
The Manufacture Of Hydraulic Cements by Albert Victor Bleininger is a comprehensive book that provides a detailed overview of the processes involved in the production of hydraulic cements. The book covers a wide range of topics related to the manufacturing of hydraulic cements, including the chemistry of cement, the raw materials used in cement production, the different types of cement, and the various manufacturing processes involved.The book begins with an introduction to the history of cement and its importance in the construction industry. It then delves into the chemistry of cement, explaining the chemical reactions that occur during cement production and the properties of the different components of cement.The next section of the book focuses on the raw materials used in cement production, including limestone, clay, shale, and gypsum. The author provides a detailed explanation of the properties of these materials and how they are processed to produce cement.The book then moves on to discuss the different types of cement, including Portland cement, blended cements, and specialty cements. The author explains the properties and uses of each type of cement and how they are manufactured.The final section of the book covers the various manufacturing processes involved in cement production, including quarrying, crushing, grinding, blending, and kiln firing. The author provides detailed explanations of each process and the equipment used.Overall, The Manufacture Of Hydraulic Cements is a valuable resource for anyone involved in the cement industry, from engineers and technicians to researchers and students. It provides a comprehensive overview of the processes involved in cement production and the properties and uses of different types of cement.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
