Powercrete Plus Datasheet - Lafarge in South Africa
Powercrete Plus Datasheet - Lafarge in South Africa
Powercrete Plus Datasheet - Lafarge in South Africa
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CEMENT<br />
DATA SHEET<br />
Premium Technical Cement<br />
A premium cement offer<strong>in</strong>g excellent strength<br />
performance and versatility<br />
Innovative formulation by the unequalled technical resources of <strong>Lafarge</strong> Cement has produced a<br />
versatile cement that is the effective solution to the productivity demands of any construction projects<br />
and readymix concrete producers. Designed for high performance, <strong>Powercrete</strong> <strong>Plus</strong> achieves:<br />
• Excellent strength at all ages<br />
• Better workability for better plac<strong>in</strong>g<br />
• Flexibility for further extension to give extra value and customised mixes<br />
• Lower heat of hydration<br />
• Better off-shutter f<strong>in</strong>ishes<br />
• Lower-carbon footpr<strong>in</strong>t formulation for environmental tender specifications<br />
• enhanced durability<br />
Applications<br />
<strong>Powercrete</strong> <strong>Plus</strong> is typically delivered <strong>in</strong> bulk tanker loads of approximately 34ton. On smaller jobs,<br />
for convenience and ease of handl<strong>in</strong>g, it is supplied <strong>in</strong> palletised, shr<strong>in</strong>k-wrapped loads of 50kg<br />
bags. The versatile product offers a reliable quality, high-performance solution to the requirements<br />
of a wide range of applications.<br />
Where high strength and early age strength are needed for:<br />
• Post-tension<strong>in</strong>g and prestressed slabs and beams<br />
• Spun pipe manufactur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
• Precast manufactur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Where large projects require specialised custom blends for:<br />
• Dam/reservoir construction<br />
• Structural concrete applications<br />
• Tunnel l<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />
Where the product’s versatility is a benefit for:<br />
• Home concrete work such as foundations and garden paths<br />
• Medium strength concrete for driveways, unre<strong>in</strong>forced light <strong>in</strong>dustrial floors and mass<br />
concrete<br />
• High strength concrete for columns, suspended slabs, heavy duty <strong>in</strong>dustrial floors and<br />
water reta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g structures<br />
• Masonry work: mortar and plaster<br />
• Brick and block mak<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Composition<br />
<strong>Powercrete</strong> <strong>Plus</strong> is produced at our Lichtenburg Cement Works <strong>in</strong> the North West Prov<strong>in</strong>ce and at our Richards Bay Gr<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g Station <strong>in</strong> KwaZulu-Natal. While<br />
hav<strong>in</strong>g similar essential characteristics, the product formulations differ between the sites, to optimise the use of the available raw materials. The products<br />
conform to the SANS 50197 (EN 197) specification <strong>in</strong> accordance with SANS 50196 (EN 196) test requirements.<br />
<strong>Powercrete</strong> <strong>Plus</strong> produced by our Lichtenburg Cement Works is a CEM II/A-M (V-L) 42,5R Portland-composite cement formulated from Portland cement<br />
cl<strong>in</strong>ker and quality siliceous fly ash, as well as f<strong>in</strong>ely ground, high purity limestone and a strength-enhanc<strong>in</strong>g additive.<br />
The formulation for <strong>Powercrete</strong> <strong>Plus</strong> produced at our Richards Bay Gr<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g Station is based on Portland cement cl<strong>in</strong>ker and quality siliceous fly ash,<br />
together with a strength enhancer to achieve a CEM II/A-V 42,5R Portland-fly ash cement.<br />
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Special Characteristics<br />
Flexibility:<br />
<strong>Powercrete</strong> <strong>Plus</strong> can be extended further with DuraPozz®, slag<br />
(GGBS) or silica fume, to produce a wide range of customised site<br />
blends.<br />
Scope for extension:<br />
Extensive trials have demonstrated the potential for further cement<br />
replacement with an additional 15% up to 30% DuraPozz® or 30%<br />
up to 50% slag (GGBS).<br />
Reduced water demand:<br />
Typically, the water demand of a concrete mix made with <strong>Powercrete</strong><br />
<strong>Plus</strong> is reduced by between 2% and 5% compared with a CEM I<br />
class cement. The reduction depends on a number of factors <strong>in</strong><br />
addition to the amount of fly ash <strong>in</strong> the cement.<br />
Lower heat of hydration:<br />
<strong>Powercrete</strong> <strong>Plus</strong> contributes to lower temperatures <strong>in</strong> mass concrete.<br />
Peak temperatures are also at a later age, result<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> more mature concrete.<br />
A typical value for Heat of Hydration determ<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> accordance with<br />
EN 196-9 is 227J/g at 41h, mak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Powercrete</strong> <strong>Plus</strong> a low heat common<br />
cement (< 270J/g).<br />
strengtH development<br />
<strong>Powercrete</strong> <strong>Plus</strong> is formulated to meet the high, good early strength<br />
requirements of specialist technical applications. This is of particular<br />
benefit <strong>in</strong> applications such as post-tension<strong>in</strong>g of prestressed beams.<br />
strengTH performance<br />
<strong>Powercrete</strong> <strong>Plus</strong><br />
Quality<br />
<strong>Powercrete</strong> <strong>Plus</strong> complies with the chemical and physical<br />
requirements of SANS 50197 (EN197) for a Class II 42,5R cement.<br />
Physical properties<br />
Property<br />
*Average test results<br />
<strong>Powercrete</strong><br />
<strong>Plus</strong>*<br />
EN Spec.<br />
requirement<br />
2 day Compressive strength 22,5 MPa ≥ 10,0 MPa<br />
28 day Compressive strength 56,5 MPa ≥ 42,5 MPa ≤ 62,5 MPa<br />
Initial set 200 m<strong>in</strong>utes ≥ 60 m<br />
Soundness 1,0 mm ≤ 10,0 mm<br />
Relative Density 3,04 N/A<br />
chemical properties<br />
EN Spec.<br />
Property<br />
<strong>Powercrete</strong> <strong>Plus</strong><br />
requirement<br />
SO 3 2,10% ≤ 3,5% m/m<br />
CI - 0,051% ≤ 0,10% m/m<br />
Reliability<br />
Our Lichtenburg Cement Works and Richards Bay Gr<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g Station are<br />
SABS/ISO 9001-2000 listed. The strength development and performance<br />
of <strong>Powercrete</strong> <strong>Plus</strong> is cont<strong>in</strong>ually monitored for compliance with <strong>Lafarge</strong>’s<br />
str<strong>in</strong>gent <strong>in</strong>-house standards (referred to as “Usage Quality Test<strong>in</strong>g”).<br />
Compressive Strength (MPa)<br />
Safety: No 1 priority<br />
Before start<strong>in</strong>g any job, make safety the first step <strong>in</strong> your plann<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Safety Data sheets are available from:<br />
• Your local build<strong>in</strong>g materials supplier<br />
• <strong>Lafarge</strong> Customer Care on 011 657 1010<br />
• <strong>Lafarge</strong> website: www.lafarge.co.za<br />
For ease of order<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Customers who have registered to access the <strong>Lafarge</strong> Customer Portal, can<br />
order <strong>Powercrete</strong> <strong>Plus</strong> at their convenience, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.<br />
W/C Ratio 3 days 7 days 28 days<br />
Technical services<br />
<strong>Powercrete</strong> <strong>Plus</strong> is fully supported by <strong>Lafarge</strong> Cement’s Quality<br />
Department <strong>South</strong>ern <strong>Africa</strong>, which is a SANAS accredited Civil<br />
Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g test<strong>in</strong>g facility. Comply<strong>in</strong>g with ISO/IEC 17025,<br />
the facility has a proud sixteen year track record of cont<strong>in</strong>uous<br />
accreditation.<br />
For further <strong>in</strong>formation or to register to use the Portal, please contact:<br />
• Your local <strong>Lafarge</strong> Sales Representative<br />
• Customer Care: 011 657 1010<br />
• Download an Application form from our website: www.lafarge.co.za<br />
Contact us<br />
For further <strong>in</strong>formation on <strong>Powercrete</strong> <strong>Plus</strong>, please contact us on:<br />
Toll-free: 0860 109 275 or Call Centre: 011 657 1111<br />
or Customer Care: 011 657 1010<br />
<strong>Lafarge</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Africa</strong><br />
35 Westfield Road<br />
Longmeadow Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Estate Ext 11, Edenvale, 1609<br />
Tel: 0860 LAFARG / 0860 523 274<br />
or 0861 LAFARG / 0861 523 274<br />
Ma<strong>in</strong> fax: 086 631 0006<br />
www.lafarge.co.za<br />
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