Influence of fly ash addition on the hydrationof Portland cement clinker,particularly at the initial stage,has been studied on the basis of measured data obtained. Fly ash,considering its active components,was added as a partial replacement of Portland cement at different water/cementitious ratios. The hydration heat was measured in a controlled environmental room of 20 ℃. Both non-evaporable water content and mineral phase were investigated. Data indicate that the amount of fly ash involved in hydration reaction is little at initial stage while it becomes more after 7 d hydration. As hydration reaction is a continuous process,chemical stress results in the disruption of stable structure on the surface of fly ash consisting of Ca,O,Si,Al,C,etc. Additionally,surface of glass beads begins to lose smooth and reacts to blend in with the paste.
