The Greek Cement Industry. Structure and Mineralogical Composition of Cements.
Cement Types, Composition and Uses. Raw Materials and Calculation of Raw Mix
Composition. Size Reduction Operations. Pyroprocessing Technology. Hydration of
Cements. Metallurgical Processes in Cement Production. Chemical Behavior of
Cement in Production and Use of Concrete. Methods of Aggregates production. Test
Methods for Aggregates Materials for Proper Concrete (Particle Size Composition,
Shape, Mineralogical Characteristics, Strength, etc.). International and Greek
Standards for Cement Testing. Environmental Aspects of Production and Use of
Cement and Concrete.
- Teacher: Κωνσταντίνος Τσακαλάκης
ECTS : 4
Language : el
Learning Outcomes : Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: 1. Understand the contribution of the sector to society and the economy throughout history. 2. Understand the historical contribution of the sector to the country s development and economic growth. 3. Know the specific contribution of the MMM School to this. 4. Recognize the basic phases of technology development in this sector. 5. Understand the impacts on the natural and anthropogenic environment. 6. Understand the role of the sector in the future.