Concrete proportioning is the selection of proportions of ingredients to make the most economical use of available materials to produce concrete of the required properties.Why use Slag Cement in Concrete?In concrete, slag cement may be proportioned from 20 to 80%…
Slag cement, or Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBFS), has been used in concrete projects in China for over a century. Earlier usage of slag cement in Europe and elsewhere demonstrates that long-term performance is enhanced in many ways. Based…
The Standard Specification for Portland Cement ( C150) provides for five types as follows:
Concrete, one of the most widely used construction materials globally, continually undergoes innovations to improve its performance, sustainability, and durability. One such innovation is the incorporation of Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBFS) as a supplementary cementitious material. In this…
Portland cement and slag cement are both commonly used in construction, but they have distinct properties and applications. These differences can influence the choice between Portland and slag cement based on the specific requirements of a construction project. Key Differences:Portland…