CMT EXAM

Refers to the stability of the volume change in the process of setting and hardening.

The ability of a hardened paste to retain its volume after setting.

Percentage in cement of Lime (Ex. 22-23)

Percentage in cement of Silica (Ex. 22-23)

Percentage in cement of Alumina (Ex. 22-23)

Percentage in cement of Iron Oxide (Ex. 22-23)

Percentage in cement of Alkaline (Ex. 22-23)

Percentage in cement of Calcium Sulfate (Ex. 22-23)

Required to form silicates and aluminates of calcium

Present in cement to form dicalcium and tricalcium silicate