Phosphogypsum (PG) is a type of synthetic gypsum generated during the production of
phosphoric acid. Each ton of phosphoric acid generates 5 tons of phosphogypsum. This …

Supplementary cementing materials and other mineral admixtures are being used in
increasing amounts in both cement and concrete. Their main technical benefits are that they …

Calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA) cement offers a sustainable alternative to ordinary portland
cement by using less energy and producing fewer CO 2 emissions. However, the high cost …

Soil stabilization through cementation is a commonly-adopted ground improvement
technique in which Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) is widely used as the binding material …

Naturally available sands are always found with finer particles of varying sizes and
proportions which are generally not accounted for in the geotechnical design of a cemented …

BYF cements are a promising alternative to Portland cement due to their lower CO 2
emissions and energy demand. However, it is essential to assess how production …

This paper studies the effect of clinkering temperature and duration on the production, phase
evolution and microstructure of low energy Belite Calcium-Sulpho-Aluminate (BCSA) …

In cold regions, the integrity of the infrastructures built on weak soils can be extensively
damaged by weathering actions due to the cyclic freezing and thawing. This damage can be …

A method to synthesize high-purity ternesite is presented and the importance of reaction
volume is highlighted; a brief description of the product morphology is also presented …

The needs for research on cementitious materials are reviewed with a focus on Europe.
These are considered under 8 topics: clinker production, alternatives to Portland cement …