This technical study explores the effects of adding hydrated aluminum sulfate to Portland cement. Knuepfer and Hook conducted a series of experiments to determine the optimal percentage of additive to use, and their findings provide important insight into the materials science of cement production. A must-read for engineers, architects, and anyone interested in construction technology. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.