| CAC | calcium aluminate cement |
| FAF | fly ash, type F |
| FCS | fly ash cenospheres |
| PMHS | polymethylhydrosiloxane |
| PMS | polymethylsiloxane |
| PR | pozzolanic reactions |
| RIP | repolymerization-induced product |
| SMS | sodium metasilicate |
| TC | thermal conductivity |
| TS | thermal shock |
| TSRC | thermal shock-resistant cement |
| W/C | water-to-cement ratio |
| WSBD | water-saturated bulk density |