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Blended cement can be defined as uniform mix of ordinary Portland cement (OPC) and blending m
fumes, fly ash, limestone and slag to enhance its properties for different uses. Blended cement can
strength, durability and chemical resistance of concrete.
In this article we discuss about characteristics, types, advantages and uses of blended cements.
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3/4/2019 Blended Cement - Characteristics, Types and Uses
Ternary cements are blends two complementary supplementary materials such as fly ash, slag cem
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Note:
The highest amount of material in the blend determines its type. For example, if fly ash were the
would be considered Type IP.
The “(X)” in the designation refers to the percentage of the ingredient included in the blended ce
portland cement. For example, Type IL (10), portland-limestone cement, contains 10% limestone an
2. Water consumption is less which makes it easy to work with and shape.
3. The strength gained after 28 days is significantly stronger than OPC, in both compressive and fle
4. The permeability of blended concrete is low, due to which the life of concrete is extended by red
aggressive water run-off compounds such as sulfates and chlorides when compared to ordinary ce
5. Cracks occurred due to thermal stress by variation of temperature is reduced by the use of blend
6. Reduced problems realted to Alkali-Silica Reaction by using a mix of blended cement as either s
silica fume and fly ash.
7. Blending material used are industrial by products, the used of these industrial by product reduces
resources such as limestone, silica and clay.
1. Domestic construction
3. Pre-cast concrete where high durability and off-form finish are required
5. Mining applications
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