Ciments : CEM II A-L 32.5 N

Definition and composition

The Ciment  » CEM II A-L 32,5 N « , Tunisian standard NT 47-01, and European standard EN 197-1:2000, is a Composed Portland Ciment type II, with additives, resulting from the fine grinding of a mixture of :

  • Clinker Portland 80% at least
  • Calcareous Filler 16% at most
  • Gypsium with appropriate proportion

Characteristics

ChemicalStandardPhysicalStandardMéchanicalStandard
% SO3≤3.5Initial Setting Time with water mn≥60Compression resistance (MPa)
% MGO≤5soundness (mm)≤107J Mini16
% CI≤0.10  28J Mini32.5
    28J Maxi52.5

Characteristic: Ciment  » Low Alkalis  » by its  » Alkaline Equivalent  » lower than 0.60%.

Quality control

This product was the subject of a serious qualitative control, carried out by a qualified personnel, according to standardized methods and with metrological means calibrated.

Certification

This type of ciment is certified in conformity with the specifications of the standards by the organizations of standardization:

  • INNORPI (NT.47-01) Tunisia

Conditioning

  • Bag
  • Big-bag
  • Bulk

Mode of delivery

A triple distribution network :

  • Road (Trucks)
  • Railroad (wagons)
  • Sea (Boats)

Use

This type of ciment offers excellent performances, and allows a diversified use:

  • air and hydraulic works out of reinforced concrete with normalconstraints.
  • work in great mass such as dams and massifs.
  • works of pose
  • structures of poses normally solicited
  • prefabricated units out of reinforced concrete such as beams and girders.
  • prefabricated units out of non reinforced concrete such as blocksand bricks.
  • road concrete
  • normally armed prestressed concrete

Contra-indications

The use of this type of cement is not allowed to :

  • work in the sea, unless it meets certain conditions.
  • work in corrosive conditions (salt water, salt-works,) such as underground and foundations.