Installation Guide

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1. Product Name
Holcim Portland Cement
2. Manufacturer
Holcim (US) Inc.
6211 North Ann Arbor Road
P.O. Box 122
Dundee, Ml 48131
[phone]
[phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.holcim.us
3. Product Description
BASIC USE
Holcim Portland Cement is a cost-effective,
basic building material which is used in a wide
variety of commercial and architectural con-
crete construction applications. Concrete
made with Holcim Portland Cement using the
proper mix design can be resistant to the
attack of harsh envionmental influences, such
as frost and de-icing chemicals. Uses include:
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COMPOSITION & MATERIALS
The primary ingredients of Holcim Portland
Cement are calcium silicate based clinker
and gypsum ground to a fine powder that,
when mixed with water, sets and hardens into
a solid monolithic mass. The hydration of cal-
cium silicates forms a gel-like material called
calcium silicate hydrate.
All Holcim manufacturing is quality con-
trolled to ensure product performance and
uniformity.
TYPES
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and Moderate Sulfate Resistance
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Holcim Portland Cement is produced to meet
one of the applicable designations. Some
cements may meet several designations such
as Types I and II and may also meet some of
the optional requirements of the above
specifications (such as low alkali or low
activity with aggregates). Holcim, in some
locations, also manufactures air entrained
cements.
SIZES
Holcim Portland Cement is supplied in bulk
quantities (tons) or 42 kg (92 lb) bags for Type I,
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bags for Type I and Type I, II. Holcim Portland
Cement is shipped by rail, barge and/or truck.
BENEFITS
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able for a variety of concrete construction
applications
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ments for Portland cement
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source, the cement may contribute to region-
al credits in some green building assessment
systems
LIMITATIONS
There are many variables that affect concrete
performance beyond the control of the cement
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required in order to achieve desired results.
Attention must be given to formwork, batching,
mixing, placing, finishing and curing. In special
applications, selection of aggregates, admix-
tures and additives may need to be scrutinized.
4. Technical Data
APPLICABLE STANDARDS
ASTM International
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Portland Cement
AASHTO
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Portland Cement
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Holcim Portland Cements are manufactured to
conform to all applicable requirements for the
designated type of ASTM C 150 and AASHTO M
85. They are formulated to provide consistent
strength, durability and workability as well as
finished product appearance.
5. Installation
METHODS
Concrete is a structural material consisting of
hard, chemically inert material (usually sand
and gravel) bonded together by cement and
water. The character of structural concrete is
largely determined by the water-cement ratio.
The amount of cement in relation to the amount
of aggregate is especially critical to a durable,
strong concrete.
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