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Compound Composition, Fineness, and Compressive Strength Characteristics of Some Commercial U.S. Cements [1]
Compressive Strength % of Type I Cement 28 days 2 days 1 day 100 100 100 90 85 75 110 120 190 75 55 55 85 75 65

Fineness cm 2 /g 1800 1800 2600 1900 1900

C 4 AF 8 13 8 12 9
Composition C 3 A 11 5 9 5 4

C 2 S 24 33 13 50 40

C 3 S 50 42 60 26 40 (With permission, Noyes Publications, Concrete Admixtures Handbook, 2 nd Edition, 1995.)

ASTM Designation General purpose Moderate sulfate resistant- moderate heat of hydration High early strength Low heat Sulfate resisting

Table 1. ASTM Type I II III IV V