LABORATORY EXERCISES IN CONSTRUCTION CHEMISTRY

The script was created to enable students to practically familiarize themselves with the issues of construction chemistry under laboratory conditions. It includes exercises on determining the qualitative and quantitative composition of building materials, chemical assessment of their suitability (especially mineral and resin binders), as well as the course of chemical reactions, especially those related to the corrosion of concrete, reinforced concrete and metals. Special attention should be paid to the exercise on computer simulation of cement hydration, which is an example of a new field of research - Computational Material Science.

• Practical familiarization with construction chemistry in the laboratory.
• Determination of the composition of building materials.
• Chemical assessment of the suitability of mineral and resin binders.
• Analysis of chemical reactions and corrosion processes.
• Computer simulation of cement hydration.
• Examples of chemical calculations.
• Statistical processing of results and inference.

The Publishing House of the Warsaw University of Technology, also known as the Warsaw University of Technology Publishing House, is a renowned institution that has been supporting the development of science and education in Poland for years. This script, published by the Publishing House, is a valuable source of knowledge for students and civil engineers, offering practical advice and research methods in the field of construction chemistry. This publication is the result of the collective work of experts from the Warsaw University of Technology, which guarantees its high quality and reliability.

The script "Laboratory Exercises in Construction Chemistry" is an indispensable aid for every student who wants to deepen their knowledge in the field of construction chemistry. It contains not only a theoretical introduction to the subject, but above all practical exercises that allow you to independently carry out analyzes and experiments. Thanks to this, students can see for themselves what chemical processes take place in building materials and how they affect their durability and strength.

This publication is aimed at students of construction fields, engineers, as well as practitioners who want to expand their competences in the field of construction chemistry. Thanks to this script, you can gain practical skills in determining the composition, assessing the suitability and analyzing chemical reactions of building materials. It is also an excellent tool for self-study and improving your skills in the field of construction chemistry.

The script also contains numerous examples of chemical calculations and statistical processing of results, which allows for a comprehensive understanding of the subject and the practical application of the acquired knowledge. In addition, the exercise on computer simulation of cement hydration is a unique example of the use of modern technologies in material research, which makes this script even more valuable and up-to-date.