A method of designing a cement slurry may include: (a) selecting at least a cement and concentration thereof, water and concentration thereof, and, optionally, at least one supplementary cementitious material and a concentration thereof, such that a cement slurry comprising the cement, the water, and, if present, the at least one supplementary cementitious material, meet a density requirement; (b) calculating a thickening time of the cement slurry using a thickening time model; (c) comparing the thickening time of the cement slurry to a thickening time requirement, wherein steps (a)-(c) are repeated if the thickening time of the cement slurry does not meet or exceed the thickening time requirement, wherein the selecting comprises selecting different concentrations and/or different chemical identities for the cement and/or the supplementary cementitious material than previously selected, or step (d) is performed if the thickening time of the cement slurry meets or exceeds the thickening time requirement; and preparing the cement slurry.

Novel cement, concrete, mortar and grout embodiments for construction. The materials are produced through SCM and quicklime aqueous cement formation reactions. A novel cement is also presented that can be used to form improved concrete, mortar and grout placements. Several novel concrete embodiments are presented that can be used with any aggregate, and for any construction application; including saltwater marine placements.

Novel cement, concrete, mortar and grout embodiments for construction. The materials are produced through SCM and quicklime aqueous cement formation reactions. A novel cement is also presented that can be used to form improved concrete, mortar and grout placements. Several novel concrete embodiments are presented that can be used with any aggregate, and for any construction application; including saltwater marine placements.

The present invention relates to an autoclaved aerated concrete having a content of tobermorite of at least 12.5 wt % and a content of amorphous CSH phases of at least 30 wt %, based on the total weight amount of autoclaved aerated concrete, the process for producing said autoclaved aerated concrete using a silica source, which comprises a soluble silica species and a low curing temperature and the use of a silica source, which comprises a soluble silica species for the production of an autoclaved aerated concrete.

The present invention relates to an autoclaved aerated concrete having a content of tobermorite of at least 12.5 wt % and a content of amorphous CSH phases of at least 30 wt %, based on the total weight amount of autoclaved aerated concrete, the process for producing said autoclaved aerated concrete using a silica source, which comprises a soluble silica species and a low curing temperature and the use of a silica source, which comprises a soluble silica species for the production of an autoclaved aerated concrete.

The present invention relates to an autoclaved aerated concrete having a content of tobermorite of at least 12.5 wt % and a content of amorphous CSH phases of at least 30 wt %, based on the total weight amount of autoclaved aerated concrete, the process for producing said autoclaved aerated concrete using a silica source, which comprises a soluble silica species and a low curing temperature and the use of a silica source, which comprises a soluble silica species for the production of an autoclaved aerated concrete.

A method for using an extended-life settable composition is disclosed. The method includes providing an extended-life settable composition comprising red mud, calcium hydroxide, water, and a cement set retarder. The method further includes activating the extended-life settable composition. The method additionally includes introducing the extended-life settable composition into a subterranean formation and allowing the extended-life settable composition to set in the subterranean formation.

A method for using an extended-life settable composition is disclosed. The method includes providing an extended-life settable composition comprising red mud, calcium hydroxide, water, and a cement set retarder. The method further includes activating the extended-life settable composition. The method additionally includes introducing the extended-life settable composition into a subterranean formation and allowing the extended-life settable composition to set in the subterranean formation.

A method for using an extended-life settable composition is disclosed. The method includes providing an extended-life settable composition comprising red mud, calcium hydroxide, water, and a cement set retarder. The method further includes activating the extended-life settable composition. The method additionally includes introducing the extended-life settable composition into a subterranean formation and allowing the extended-life settable composition to set in the subterranean formation.

Compositions and a method for making self consolidating grouts containing fly ash, ground granulated blast slag, and lime are described. No polymeric admixtures are utilized, and the 28 day cure strength of the cured gouts exceeds the minimum ASTM standards. The uncured grout exhibits slump flows between 24 and 30″ without visible segregation of the components.