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How does shrinkage-compensating cement gain strength compared to portland cement?

April 26, 2017cement gain Portland shrinkage-compensating strength

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How does shrinkage-compensating cement gain strength compared to portland cement?

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Shrinkage-compensating cement has a slower strength gain from one to seven days than normal portland cement. We do grind Type-K finer to compensate for this. The seven to 28-day strength gain after ettringite crystals have grown is comparable to portland cement. The water cement ratio is the greatest factor effecting shrinkage-compensating cement strength, as it is with Type I cement.