Table of Contents
Chapter 1--Introduction
1.1--Objective of report
1.2--Scope of report
1.3--Nomenclature
1.6--Non-hydraulic setting refractories
Chapter 2--Criteria for refractory concrete selection lightweight
2.1--Introduction
2.2--Castables and field mixes
2.5--Load bearing considerations
2.7--Corrosion influences
2.10--Abrasion and erosion resistance
Chapter 3--Constituent ingredients
3.2--Binders
3.3--Aggregates
3.4--Effects of extraneous materials
Chapter 4--Composition and proportioning
4.1--Introduction
4.3--Field mixes
4.4--Water content
Chapter 5--Installation
5.1--Introduction
5.2--Casting
5.3--Shotcreting
5.4--Pumping and extruding
5.5--Pneumatic gun casting
5.8--Finishing
Chapter 6--Curing, drying, firing
6.1--Introduction
6.2--Bond mechanisms
6.3--Curing
6.4--Drying
6.5--Firing
Chapter 7--Properties of normal weight refractory concretes
7.1--Introduction
7.2--Maximum service temperature
7.4--Shrinkage and expansion
7.5--Strength
7.6--Thermal conductivity
7.10--Specific heat
Chapter 8--Properties of lightweight refractory concretes
8.1--Introduction
8.4--Shrinkage and expansion
8.5--Strength
8.6--Thermal conductivity
8.10--Specific heat
Chapter 9--Construction details
9.1--Introduction
9.2--Support structure
9.3--Forms
9.4--Anchors
9.5--Reinforcement and metal embedment
9.6--Joints
Chapter 10--Repair
10.1--Introduction
10.2--Failure mechanisms
10.3--Surface preparation
10.4--Anchoring and bonding
10.5--Repair materials
10.6--Repair techniques
Chapter 11--Applications
11.1--Introduction
Chapter 12--New developments and future use of refractory concrete
12.1--Introduction
12.2--New developments
12.3--Research requirements