Optimizing Portland Limestone Cement
Portland limestone cement provides advantages for performance and controlled strength of cement and concrete, in addition…
The advantage of customizing cement additives
As most cement producers can attest, chemical additives are well established in the industry. However, customized…
Chemical activation of fly ash cements
There are many advantages and disadvantages to using fly ash, and cement producers must balance these…
Identifying and resolving mill ventilation shortfalls
There is a common misunderstanding that to make a finer cement you should reduce the mill…
The economics of cement additives
There are many benefits arising from use of cement additives – including production economies, improved cement…
What to expect from a cement ball mill inspection
Having an independent audit of your cement mill can identify opportunities for productivity improvements, including increasing…
How cement additives aid the grinding process
Cement additives are chemicals that are used to improve cement grindability and/or performance. This is accomplished…
The business case for environmentally-friendly facilities
Environmentally-friendly buildings appeal to many of today’s corporations looking to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability. As…
Using Adva® XT2 – TB-0609
Chryso®Adva XT2 is recommended primarily for use in ready mixed concrete applications where improved slump life is…
A guide to specifying the use of synthetic macro fibers, as an alternative to welded wire mesh, in precast concrete septic tanks – TB-1207
The use of synthetic macro fibers as a replacement for welded wire mesh is becoming wide…
Adfil®Strux 90/40 Concrete Fibers ASTM C1399 vs. ASTM C1609 – TB-1205
How are fibers tested and evaluated in concrete? There are two ASTM flexural test procedures used…
Global carbon tax drives demand for cement grinding optimization
Cement is the world’s most prevalent manmade material, with some 2m3 of concrete produced for every…