Hydration of bagasse ash (BA) - blended portland cement has been studied by
employing a number of experimental techniques. It is found that in presenc
e of BA setting times are increased and free lime is decreased. The compres
sive strength values increased with hydration time in the presence of BA an
d the values were found to be higher than that of control. The blended ceme
nt was found to be more resistant in an aggressive environment. (C) 2000 El
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