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1.1.1.2 Properties of cement in
concrete mixture
Concrete hydration process
• The chemical reaction between cement and water is
known as hydration of cement. The reaction takes
place between the active components of cement
(C AF, C A , C S and C S ) and water
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• Concrete hydration process stages
Stage 1 - Rapid heat generation
Stage 2 - Dormant period
Stage 3 - Acceleration period
Stage 4 - Deceleration
Stage 5 - Steady state
