Special Cements and Cement Concrete: Innovations and Applications
Dr. Ganpathi Chandankeri
Abstract
When compared to traditional cementitious materials, special cements and cement concrete offer superior performance and functionality, playing a critical role in the building sector. Special Class concrete is defined as having features or characteristics that vary from or are in addition to those of Normal Class concrete. Pre-cast panels, Green Star, Permeable Concrete, Low shrink pavements, post tension slabs, high strength 60MPa+ concrete, spray mixes, and other materials are examples. This chapter gives a general review of specific cements and cement concrete while stressing the distinctive qualities, uses, and advantages of each. It also examines the main difficulties in using them and outlines prospective new advancements in this area.
