This volume investigates the chemical properties, industrial applications, and structural performance of calcium aluminate cements through the lens of specialized research presented at a 1990 symposium. The editor, R. J. Mangabhai, compiles technical papers from leading experts in the field of cement chemistry to honor the contributions of H. G. Midgley. The text serves as a formal record of advancements in hydraulic binder technology, focusing on the hydration processes and durability characteristics of these specific materials.

Experts and researchers in civil engineering and materials science recognize this volume as a specialized archival record of late 20th-century cement research. Readers frequently note the high level of technical density and the specific focus on historical developments in binder technology.