Cement Research Library, 2008 Edition

  
The Cement Research Library (DVD025) contains nearly 2000 technical papers and research reports issued from 1916 to May 2008 on the chemistry, technology, properties, and manufacture of portland and other cements. The Portland Cement Association has a long and distinguished history in cement research from its earliest years to the present. The series of investigations begun in 1914 with the Lewis Institute, followed by cooperative work through the 1950s with the National Bureau of Standards, laid the foundation for much of the cement chemistry knowledge of today. Cement manufacturing research paralleled that of basic chemistry, producing a large body of manufacturing literature which serves as a basis for ongoing research in that area.

The vast majority of the papers in DVD025 were published or issued by the Portland Cement Association; a small number were written by PCA staff and published outside of PCA or in cooperation with other organizations.
Included on the DVD are:
  • PCA Research Bulletins - selected cement-related reports from the LS, RX, DX, and RD series technical reports
  • PCA R&D SN reports - selected published and unpublished research reports, and PCA-authored papers published in technical journals or proceedings
  • PCA Fellowship Papers - a series of 77 research papers produced from 1926 to 1965 for the National Bureau of Standards
  • Mill Session Papers - a collection of papers on all aspects of cement manufacturing, presented at meetings of the Manufacturing Technical Committee (previously the Manufacturing Process Committee) of the Portland Cement Association, 1920 to 2005, and including MP series
  • PCA Conference proceedings - selected cement-related proceedings of PCA-sponsored conferences, including the IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Industry Technical Conferences since 1996
  • Papers included in course materials for PCA-sponsored classes on Kiln Process and Mill Grinding
  • Selected other PCA publications related to cement properties, cement manufacture, safety, environment and energy technology
Due to the age of many of the earlier paper documents, the quality of the scanned images is not always the highest, but is the best that could be achieved; usually an adjustment in magnification will improve legibility. Should you have problems with or questions about specific papers, please contact PCA at library@cement.org.

For reference, a table of chemical symbols is also included at this link.

Additional Resources

Information on PCA’s research program and related reports can be accessed at www.cement.org/research.
    
DVD025 complements the Concrete Research Library (DVD021.02), a collection of over 1,200 concrete-related PCA research reports from 1916 to 2008. Topics include water cement ratio, long term field performance of concrete, alkali-silica reactivity, high performance concrete, life cycle issues, and structural design. With the exception of a handful of papers, there is essentially no overlap between the two sources.
  
The PCA Archival Literature, Vol. 1 (DVD024) is a new compilation of nearly 700 archived PCA technical publications. In contrast to the research focus of DVD025, it emphasizes technical and practical guidance for the engineer and concrete construction professional. Figuring prominently in the collection are the "IS" (Information Sheets) series and the "EB" (Engineering Bulletin) series. Among the highlights are historical editions of PCA’s best-known publication, Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, starting with the first edition issued in 1925.

SEARCHING
The search interface allows searches by Author, Keyword, Title (full or partial), Code no, and Year. The index of Author, Keyword, Code no, and Year displayed on the left sidebar allows easier selection of search criteria and retrieval of more relevant results.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Portland Cement Association ("PCA") is a not-for-profit organization and provides this publication solely for the continuing education of qualified professionals. THIS PUBLICATION SHOULD ONLY BE USED BY QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS who possess all required license(s), who are competent to evaluate the significance and limitations of the information provided herein, and who accept total responsibility for the application of this information. OTHER READERS SHOULD OBTAIN ASSISTANCE FROM A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL BEFORE PROCEEDING.

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WARNING: Contact with wet (unhardened) concrete, mortar, cement, or cement mixtures can cause SKIN IRRITATION, SEVERE CHEMICAL BURNS (THIRD DEGREE), or SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE. Frequent exposure may be associated with irritant and/or allergic contact dermatitis. Wear waterproof gloves, a long-sleeved shirt, full-length trousers, and proper eye protection when working with these materials. If you have to stand in wet concrete, use waterproof boots that are high enough to keep concrete from flowing into them. Wash wet concrete, mortar, cement, or cement mixtures from your skin immediately. Flush eyes with clean water immediately after contact. Indirect contact through clothing can be as serious as direct contact, so promptly rinse out wet concrete, mortar, cement, or cement mixtures from clothing. Seek immediate medical attention if you have persistent or severe discomfort.

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