Development and application of high-density cement-based materials

Abstract

The properties of cement-based binders change dramatically when ultrafine particles are homogeneously placed in the spaces between densely packed cement grains, the increased density and the refinement of the pore structure of such binders result in considerable increases in properties such as compressive strength, impermeability and adherence to fibres and aggregates. It has been shown that such cement-based binders may be processed by simple techniques, and that the resulting materials may replace metals, ceramics and plastics.