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Maturity method applied to concrete: monitoring, techniques et perspectives

Authors: Gaël LE BLOA, Jean Michel TORRENTI, Agathe BOURCHY

Publication date: December 10, 2025 | Lire en français

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    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.

    Chemical affinity

    Chemical affinity in thermodynamics is a state function that can be used to predict the direction of a chemical reaction.

    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.

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