List of confirmed speakers and presentations:
Influence of TEA on cement hydration at early age (Marie Jachiet, Chryso)
Hydration behavior of CelitementAngela Ullrich, KIT
Limestone Particle size and Cement Performance: Can we apply Calorimetry for Process Control? (Michael Enders, Thyssen Krupp Industrial Solutions)
How to capture the HoH for the first 10 minutes (Lars Wadso, Lund University and Paul Sandberg, Calmetrix)
Discussion on HoH best practice (Lars Wadso, Lund University)
Development of a robust test to evaluate the reactivity of SCMs (François Avet, EPFL)
A study of moisture binding in fly ash blended Portland binder paste and mortar by isothermal calorimetry and simultaneous relative humidity measurements (Oskar Linderoth, Lund University)
The improved ASTM C563 with focus on isothermal calorimetry (Paul Sandberg, Calmetrix)
Sulfate optimization of a European blended cement using isothermal calorimetry (Peter Kruspan, LafargeHolcim and Paul Sandberg, Calmetrix)
Application of calorimetry for hydration study of belite-ferrite-ye’elimite cements (Maciej Zajac, Heidelberg Cement)
Internal curing of concrete by superabsorbent polymers (SAP): Sorption kinetics of SAP visualised and quantified by neutron radiography imaging and linked to the progress of cement hyradation (Christof Schröfl, TU Dresden)
Combination of different methods in order to understand the heat released during hydration of cementitious materials (Julian Wolf & Daniel Jansen, GeoZentrum Nordbayern)
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2018
2nd North American
Cement Calorimetry Conference
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Austin, TX
May 19 & 20, 2020
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Speakers
Maria Juenger (Keynote Speaker)
Maria Juenger is a Professor at University of Texas Austin’s faculty of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering. Her research interests include Hydration chemistry and microstructural characterization of Portland cement and related materials, mechanisms of chemical deterioration in concrete, concrete durability, reducing the impact of concrete production on the environment.
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Topic covered: A new approach to measuring pozzolanic activity (Using existing ASTM standard test methods)
Prannoy Suraneni
Prannoy Suraneri is an Assistant Professor in the Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of Miami. His research focuses on Infrastructure sustainability; Concrete durability; New and advanced infrastructure materials; Supplementary cementitious materials; Chemical admixtures; Cement hydration.
Topic covered: The modified R3 method: a new test method to classify SCMs
Nick Brake
Nicholas Brake is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at Lamar University in Beaumont, TX. Dr. Brake’s research interests are in the characterization and enhancement of reclaimed recycled materials including recycled concrete aggregate, coal combustion residuals, dredged soil, Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) slag.
Topic covered: Mechanochemical activation of dredged clay for application in alkali activated binder systems
Abdul Peerzada
Abdul Peerzada is a Graduate Student and Graduate Teaching Assistant at the Glenn Dpt. of Civil Engineering, Clemson University, South Carolina.
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Topic covered: Influence of calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H) nano-particles on the mechanism of cement hydration and evolution of hydration phases
Fred Aguayo
Dr. Federico (“Fred”) Aguayo is an Assistant Professor in the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) Program at Texas State University. Dr. Aguayo’s primary expertise is in concrete durability, deterioration, and evaluation. His research interest includes durability of sustainable and alternative infrastructure materials and developing and linking standardized laboratory testing to field performance
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Topic covered: Blended fly ash systems
Paul Sandberg
Paul Sandberg is a Vice President of Applications at Calmetrix. He was formerly employed by WR Grace and Heidelberg Cement as a Research Fellow and has three decades of experience in cement research using calorimetry.
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Topic covered: An accelerated method to characterize reactivity of cement substitutes using calorimetry.
Kyle Riding
Kyle Riding is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Coastal Engineering at the University of Florida Gainesville. His research covers a wide area, with a focus on durability, crack prediction, permeability testing and the benefits of a wide range of supplementary cementitious materials
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Topic covered: Using calorimetry to predict the performance of slag cement
Ask the Expert Session
Calmetrix staff will be available throughout the conference and in a dedicated session to answer any practical questions about cement calorimetry.
Paul Sandberg
Paul Sandberg is a co-founder of Calmetrix. He has three decades of experience in cement and concrete research, and is one of the early instigators to use calorimetry as a tool in cement research.
Jeff Groh
Jeff Groh is the US Sales Manager at Calmetrix. He has over 30 years experience in lab instrumentation with TA Instruments where he was a Director of Customer Support and VP Technology.
Marc Zacharias
Marc Zacharias is a co-founder of Calmetrix with and intimate knowledge of calorimetry and over 20 years cement industry experience.