Section outline
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FUNDAMENTALS OF STRUCTURE FORMATION IN MULTI-COMPONENT SYSTEMS OF ROAD-BUILDING MATERIALS
1. Relationship of texture, structure and properties of cement concrete.
2. The role of aggregates and their nature in the structuring of concrete.
3. The influence of excess mixing water on the processes of structure formation. Ways to reduce the amount of mixing water.
4. The role of the air phase in cement stone – a microstructural component of concrete.
5. The concept of the quality of concrete as materials with a conglomerate structure. Long-term strength (durability) as the main quality criterion. Homogeneity of concrete is a factor that determines its strength and durability.