7. Main characteristics of cement
Cement is characterized by a certain number of criteria measured conventionally, either on powder, paste or "normal mortar" (standardized mixture of cement, sand and water defined by European standard NF EN 196-1) (See
7.1 Powder characteristics
7.1.1 Specific surface area (Blaine fineness)
It is used to measure the fineness of a cement's grind and is characterized...
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- « Ciment-partie 1 : composition, spécifications et critères de conformité des ciments courants ». - • AFNOR, NF EN 197-1 -
- "Hydraulic binders – Fused aluminous cement". - • AFNOR, NF P15-315 -
- "Hydraulic binders – Natural prompt cement. - • AFNOR, NF P15-314 -
- « Ciments à maçonner MC ». - • AFNOR, NF EN 413-1 -
- « Liants hydrauliques. Ciment pour travaux à la mer (PM) ». - • AFNOR, NF P15-317...
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