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FIRE-RESISTANT CONCRETE [1 record]

Record 1 2004-04-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Concrete
  • Refractory Materials (Metallurgy)
DEF

refractory concrete: Concrete made with high-alumina cement and refractory aggregate, such as broken firebrick, to withstand very high temperature.

DEF

castable refractory: A mixture of refractory aggregate and heat-resisting hydraulic cement.

OBS

These products are generally cast into place.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sortes de béton
  • Matériaux réfractaires (Métallurgie)
DEF

Béton préparé avec des agrégats réfractaires et un ciment alumineux, ou aluminate de chaux, et pouvant supporter des températures élevées.

OBS

Les bétons réfractaires sont généralement coulés en place.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tipos de hormigón
  • Materiales refractarios (Metalurgia)
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