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HARD BURNT [2 records]

Record 1 2001-08-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Binders and Mastics (Constr.)
  • Masonry Practice
DEF

Nearly vitrified clay products which have been fired at high temperatures. They have relatively low absorptions and high compressive strengths.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Liants et mastics (Construction)
  • Maçonnerie
DEF

Plâtre, chaux ou clinker de ciment dont les propriétés ont été altérées par un excès de cuisson.

DEF

Produit de la déshydratation thermique complète du gypse à température élevée.

OBS

L'hydratation des surcuits dure plusieurs jours (voire même plusieurs semaines) pendant lesquels elle exige évidemment le maintien de l'humidité.

OBS

surcuit : nom masculin ou adjectif.

Spanish

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Record 2 1999-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Concrete
OBS

[expanded clay or bloated clay : vitreous cellular clay pellets which have been burnt in a cement kiln in such a way as to form hard, air-filled cells. SCOBU 69 116]

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sortes de béton
DEF

Béton léger dont les granulats sont constitués d'éléments d'argile expansée par cuisson spéciale et utilisé essentiellement comme béton isolant de charge.

Spanish

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