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masonry cement [1 record]

Record 1 2004-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Masonry Practice
  • Concrete Construction
DEF

Hydraulic cement produced for use in mortars for masonry construction where greater plasticity and water retention are desired than is obtainable by the use of portland cement alone; ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maçonnerie
  • Bétonnage
DEF

Ciment composé d'un mélange de liants hydrauliques, de pouzzolane ou de laitier, et de charges inertes (basalte, silice) qui en font un ciment amaigri, ou ciment chargé; ses caractéristiques sont médiocres, mais il présente l'avantage d'un faible retrait, et d'un prix de revient attractif pour le hourdage de maçonneries courantes.

Key term(s)
  • ciment à maçonnerie

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Albañilería
  • Hormigonado
DEF

Grupo de cementos especiales más trabajables y plásticos que el cemento Portland.

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