6. Glossary

Concrete

Building material made from a mixture of cement, sand, and gravel.

Cement

Mineral powder with hydraulic properties, forming a hardening paste when mixed with water.

Additions

Powders of mineral origin added to concrete to modify certain properties. They can be inert or reactive.

Binder

Name of the mixture of cement and additives used in concrete.

E/L ratio

Mass ratio of water to binder.

Cement hydration

Chemical reaction process that allows cement to harden when it comes into contact with water.

Heat of hydration

Heat released by cement during hydration....