This book draws together a large quantity of research that has been carried out on pulverized fuel ash (PFA) over the past 30 years. Fuel ash and fly ash are produced as waste from burning coal (or waste materials) and have many uses within the construction industry such as in concrete land reclamation, treating oil and sewage wastes, bricks and blocks and grouting voids in the ground. In addition to covering the potential uses of PFA it provides an overview of the benefits of use. Brief contents include: fly ash properties; use in concrete; use as load bearing fill; use for road bases and sub-bases; use for grouting; manufacturers aggregates from PFA, other types of ashes and uses.

Indian Cement Industry  Database-2005, published by Komal Publication, Kalol, Distt. Gandhinagar, Gujarat is a valuable compendium covering national and international scenario. The information contained in the statistical compendium on Indian Cement Industry is largely based on the official    reports of Govt. of India, Cement manufacturers and various associations. The database provides an overview of Indian Cement Industry, its growth in India and elsewhere, various processes involved in production, key stages in cement production, energy saving measures, utilisation of fuel for cement kiln firing and safe practicing. The comprehensive database provides cement production in India by various companies, alongwith future prospects. It also  provides a list of cement associations and organizations links. The database is useful and provides comprehensive information on cement industry in  India with coverage of global scenario.    

Author

 

Bharat Patel

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