Ateneo - UPO

This course describes advanced aspects of cement manufacture, cement phase composition, cement hydration, properties of cement with admixtures, special cements, and various cement durability issues.

1). Structure and Performance of Cements, 2nd Edition, Edited by J. Bensted and P. Barnes, Spon Press, London, 2002, ISBN 0–419–23330–X. 2). H. F. W. Taylor, “Cement Chemistry,” 2nd Edition, Thomas Telford, London, 1997. ISBN: 0727725920; 9780727725929. The course is complete with downloadable slides of the lectures, exercises, and reading material.

To build a solid knowledge foundation about the innovative and most up-to-date concepts underlying the chemistry of cement, its manufacture, hydration, durability, and sustainability. Analyze and use criteria for selecting cementitious materials for specific applications, to reduce environmental impact, and to ensure durability.

Fundamentals of general chemistry and materials science. Knowledge of cement chemistry basics.

Classroom lectures and technical visits to factories / industrial R and D laboratories.

A classroom activity of the revision of main topics of the course, using examples and exercises, are periodically done.

The assessment method employed in this course consist of a written exam. The exam will comprise a total of eight questions covering various topics addressed throughout the course. These questions may be in the form of multiple-choice (with four options) or open-ended questions, as indicated below: A minimum of four questions will be used to evaluate knowledge and understanding. At least one question will assess the ability to apply knowledge and understanding. This question will involve numerical exercises similar to those discussed during the course. Another minimum of one question will specifically assess communication skills. This question will be an open-ended question that requires a written response. The open questions will be evaluated in the ability to briefly describe the topic of the question and correlate it with chemical, technological and application aspects of cementitious materials. To facilitate preparation for the exam, a model exam paper will be provided to students at the conclusion of the course.

Module 1.  Cement manufacturing and new trends Session 1.1 Cement productionSession 1.2 Cement types and applicationSession 1.3 Energy and raw material needs for cement and their environmental impactSession 1.4 Strategies to reduce impact of cement production Module 2. Improvement of sustainability based on processes for the production of cement Session 2.1 Caloric substitution (fuels from waste and scrap, oxyfuel, hydrogen, flash calcination) Session 2.2 Carbon Capture and Storage/Carbon Capture and Utilisation  Module 3. Materials-based sustainability improvement Session 3.1 Low energy requirement clinker - CSA Session 3.2 Low energy requirement clinker – Belitic cements Module 4. Supplementary cementitious materials in composite cement formulations Session 4.1 Limestone cementSession 4.2 Slag based cementSession 4.3 Pozzolan based cementSession 4.4 Calcined clay based cementSession 4.5 Mixed cementsSession 4.6 Application  Module 5.  Durability Session 5.1 Chloride attackSession 5.2 Sulfate attackSession 5.3 CarbonationSession 5.4 Frost resistance Module 6.  New ways to obtain cementitious materials Session 6.1 GeopolymerisationSession 6.2 Carbon curingSession 6.3 CelitementSession 6.4 SolidiaSession 6.5 Construction demolition wastes

Students are expected to become familiar with the most current and advanced concepts of cement manufacturing and chemistry, its impact on society and the environment. They are also expected to know the hydration processes and durability of cement, as well as the future directions of the cement industry towards a sustainable and zero-emission world.