Bernard Villaverde CE152P/B1 May 5, 2014 Homework No. 1
TYPE PROPERTIES and TRADE NAME COST
FEATURES (Estimated Prices) Type IP Blended Cement (Type IP) LAFARGE Republic P 220-230 Lower water requirement than Portland Plus (per 40 kg bag) Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) Denser Concrete with reduced permeability Better concrete cohesion Type I High performance Portland LAFARGE RAPIDSET P 220-230 cement (per 40 kg bag) High early and final day strength and faster setting time Consistent strength and compatibility to most chemical and mineral admixtures/additives Type N Advanced masonry cement LAFARGE P 210-220 (Masonry Cement) specially formulated for WALLMASTER (per 40 kg bag) masonry applications Micro-fillers fill in voids and pores Lighter and stickier plaster Regulates hydration and drying Type P High performance blended LAFARGE MINDANAO P 220-230 cement (Type P) POZZOLAN PREMIUM (per 40 kg bag) Lower heat of hydration (available in Visayas and Denser concrete with reduced Mindanao) permeability Reduces wastage and water addition, better finishing Type IP Lower water requirement than LAFARGE FORTUNE P 220-230 OPC (available in selected (per 40 kg bag) Denser concrete markets of South Luzon) Better concrete cohesion Type II Moderate Sulfate resistance LAFARGE TYPE II *Price not available* Moderate heat of hydration Portland Cement (Made-to-Order Exceeds compressive strength Bulk) requirements of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) at 28 days as per ASTM C150 Type V High performance Portland LAFARGE TYPE V *Price not available* cement Portland Cement (Made-to-Order High Sulfate Resistant Cement Bulk) Type IP Higher early strength HOLCIM EXCEL P 218-230 Less cost per concrete hollow (per 40 kg bag) block: 5-10 more CHB Improved chloride and sulfate resistance Type S Superior bond strength makes HOLCIM WALLRIGHT P 205-220 (Masonry Cement plastering application easier (per 40 kg bag) PNS ASTM C91) and faster Extendable mixture ~ 1:4 (cement:sand) Allows easy placement and better bonding for hollow block laying Improves quality of surface finish compared to ordinary cement
Type IP Higher ultimate strength CEMEX Rizal Portland P 220-230
Reduced permeability Super (per 40 kg bag) Reduced expansion and heat of hydration and improved long- term durability Moderate sulfate-resistant type of cement Type M Savings both in labor costs and CEMEX Rizal Masonry P 215-220 (Masonry Cement) usage Cement (per 40 kg bag) Higher workability compared to traditional cement products Less plaster cracking Environment-friendly type of cement Allows better moisture retention and adhesion strength for improved usage through XD 100 nanotechnology Type IP Higher ultimate strength CEMEX APO Portland P 220-230 Reduced permeability Premium (per 40 kg bag) Reduced expansion and heat of hydration and improved long- term durability Moderate sulfate-resistant type of cement Type M Savings both in labor costs and CEMEX APO Masonry P 215-220 (Masonry Cement) usage Cement (per 40 kg bag) Higher workability compared to traditional cement products Less plaster cracking Environment-friendly Type I Early strength achieved in less CEMEX Island Portland P 220-230 time Cement (per 40 kg bag) Best in overall quality and consistency Proven compatibility with mineral and chemical admixtures Type S Formulated and manufactured CEMEX Palitada King P 215-220 (Masonry Cement) to produce a mortar with Masonry Cement (per 40 kg bag) superior properties for use in masonry applications Superior adhesion Enhanced workability and longer board life Increased water retention and less cracking Smoother and lighter color Type I Made for high performance CEMEX APO Portland P 220-230 applications and highly Type 1 Cement (per 40 kg bag) engineered construction Early strength achieved in less time Best in overall quality and consistency Proven compatibility with mineral and chemical admixtures Type IP Multi-purpose blended cement Eagle Cement P 220-230 Composed of clinker, gypsum Advanced (Type 1P) (per 40 kg bag) and highly reactive Philippine tuff material Enhances concrete workability Improved strength and long- term durability First in the Philippines to use Block Bottom Packaging Environmentally friendly Type I Composed of clinker and Eagle Cement P 220-230 gypsum Strongcem (per 40 kg bag) The desired concrete characteristics can be modified from fresh to hardened state making it the best reinforcement for industrial construction Type IP Made by mixed Portland cement Northern Ordinary P 200-230 clinker with a certain Portland Cement (per 40 kg bag) percentage of gypsum The Portland cement clinker is made by sintering a precisely specified mixture of raw materials Type P Reduces the water requirement Northern Portland P 200-230 Improves the workability of the Pozzolana Cement (per 40 kg bag) concrete Develops strength longer curing period Comparatively lower heat of hydration Type I Used for general concrete PACEMCO Extra Super P 200-230 construction when the special Concrete (per 40 kg bag) properties specified for any other type are not required Type P Used for concrete construction PACEMCO Supreme P 200-230 where high strength at early Pozzolan (per 40 kg bag) ages is not required Type S A masonry cement for PACEMCO Pacific P 200-230 (Masonry Cement) plastering, concrete hollow Espesyalista Masonry (per 40 kg bag) block laying & filling, floor tiles Blend laying / setting, and finishing
*Prices based on DTI’s latest monitor on cement prices*