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Chemistry of Cements and Concrete Course - University of Toronto, May 17-21, 2010
Chemistry of Cements and Concrete is a graduate course which consists of lectures covering chemistry and physics of the following subjects: Cement manufacture, Phase Equilibrium and Reactions in Cement Kilns, Supplementary Cementing Materials, Hydration of…
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Benchmarking the Energy Performance of Canada’s Cement Industry
Throughout 2007 and 2008, Canada’s cement manufacturers – in partnership with Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) Office of Energy Efficiency – carried out a comprehensive study to identify and help guide further energy efficiency improvements within…
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CANPav™ Makes Case for Concrete Roads Online!
The Ready Mixed Concrete Association of Ontario and the Cement Association of Canada (CAC) announced today the launch of CANPav™ online version. Designed after extensive consultations with major road builders with the Ready Mixed Concrete…
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Concrete Roads Save Fuel
Fuel consumption will be cut by 1.1 percent if the road surfacing consists of concrete instead of asphalt. This is shown by a study VT1 has performed on fuel consumption on asphalt and concrete surfacings.…
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Presentation to Quebec Parliament on Evolution of Cement Industry
On November 12, 2009, Luc Papillon, President of Ciment Québec Inc. and Chairman of the Cement Association of Canada made a presentation to the Quebec Parliament on the evolution of the cement industry in Quebec.…
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Cement-Based Solutions for Environmental Remediation
Cement and Concrete