Cement and Binders
A Small Lime Kiln for Batch and Continuous Firing
In 1996 Practical Action commissioned Paragon Ceramics to build an experimental lime kiln at Dedza in Malawi in partnership with local lime burners.
Appropriate Technology Journal, 10 pages
In 1996 Practical Action commissioned Paragon Ceramics to build an experimental lime kiln at Dedza in Malawi in partnership with local lime burners.
Appropriate Technology Journal, 10 pages
Alternatives to Portland Cement
Cement is an essential ingredient in most forms of construction. It is the vital binding agent in concretes, mortars and renders, and is used for the production of walling blocks & roofing tiles.
Otto Ruskulis, Updated 2005, 6 pages
Cement is an essential ingredient in most forms of construction. It is the vital binding agent in concretes, mortars and renders, and is used for the production of walling blocks & roofing tiles.
Otto Ruskulis, Updated 2005, 6 pages
How to calculate the energy efficiency of your lime burning proc
The practice of burning limestone to produce quicklime is, almost literally, as old as the hills. This article demonstrates how to calculate the energy of your lime burning process.
Last updated by Otto Ruskulis, April 2008
The practice of burning limestone to produce quicklime is, almost literally, as old as the hills. This article demonstrates how to calculate the energy of your lime burning process.
Last updated by Otto Ruskulis, April 2008
Hydraulic Lime - An Introduction
Hydraulic lime was an important cementitious material before the arrival of Portland cement but it is little used now, except in conservation work.
Last updated by Otto Ruskulis, Sept 2008
Hydraulic lime was an important cementitious material before the arrival of Portland cement but it is little used now, except in conservation work.
Last updated by Otto Ruskulis, Sept 2008
Lime - An Introduction
Lime has a long tradition of use in construction, agriculture, water and waste treatment.
Last updated by Otto Ruskulis, September 2008.
Lime has a long tradition of use in construction, agriculture, water and waste treatment.
Last updated by Otto Ruskulis, September 2008.
Lime Production: A traditional kiln at Bou Noura, Algeria
Case study of a traditional kiln at Bou Noura, Algeria.
Last updated by Otto Ruskulis, September 2008.
Case study of a traditional kiln at Bou Noura, Algeria.
Last updated by Otto Ruskulis, September 2008.
Lime Production: No.2 Improved Techniques at Chenkumbi, Malawi.
Lime has been used in the Malawian building industry for many generations, principally as the cementing agent in renders and to produce a decorative whitewash.
Updated by Otto Ruskulis, September 2008.
Lime has been used in the Malawian building industry for many generations, principally as the cementing agent in renders and to produce a decorative whitewash.
Updated by Otto Ruskulis, September 2008.
Lime Production: Traditional batch techniques in Chenkumbi
A case study in lime production, looking at traditional batch techniques in Chenkumbi, Malawi
last updated by Otto Ruskulis, Sept 2008
A case study in lime production, looking at traditional batch techniques in Chenkumbi, Malawi
last updated by Otto Ruskulis, Sept 2008
Lime Production: Traditional batch techniques in Pattará
A case study in lime production, using traditional batch techniques in Pattará, Costa Rica
Last updated by Otto Ruskulis, Sept 2008.
A case study in lime production, using traditional batch techniques in Pattará, Costa Rica
Last updated by Otto Ruskulis, Sept 2008.
Lime Production: Traditional Techniques in Sri Lanka
There is a long history of production and use of lime in Sri Lanka. Its main use has been as a cementing agent and as a decorative whitewash in the building industry.
Last updated by Otto Ruskulis - Sept 2008, 6 pages.
There is a long history of production and use of lime in Sri Lanka. Its main use has been as a cementing agent and as a decorative whitewash in the building industry.
Last updated by Otto Ruskulis - Sept 2008, 6 pages.
Methods for testing lime in the field
The acknowledged standard test for available lime is the ASTM Rapid Sugar Test which uses relatively simple, portable laboratory glassware and common reagents.
Otto Ruskulis, 2005, 5 pages
The acknowledged standard test for available lime is the ASTM Rapid Sugar Test which uses relatively simple, portable laboratory glassware and common reagents.
Otto Ruskulis, 2005, 5 pages
Pozzolanas - An Introduction
When mixed with lime, pozzolanas set and harden like a cement, making them an alternative to Portland cement.
Last Updated by Otto Ruskulis June 2009, 6 pages
Pozzolanas - Rice Husk Ash and Pulverised Fuel Ash
An examination of the processing and production of Rice Husk Ash (RHA) and Pulverised Fuel Ash (PFA).
Otto Ruskulis, 2005, 5 pages
An examination of the processing and production of Rice Husk Ash (RHA) and Pulverised Fuel Ash (PFA).
Otto Ruskulis, 2005, 5 pages
Testing methods for pozzolanas
Pozzolanas and lime are the basis for alternative cements used instead of ordinary Portland cement. Testing is needed to determine the quality of the pozzolanas available.
Otto Ruskulis, updated 2009, 10 pages
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