PASTRANA, Lead Alyssa R. Engr.

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*

REFERENCES:
 http://www.cemexphilippines.com/ProductsServices/CementTypes.aspx
 http://www.eaglecement.com.ph/products.php
 http://www.lafarge.com.ph/wps/portal/ph/cement-products
 http://www.holcim.ph/en/business/products/holcim-cement.html
 http://www.ncc.com.ph/
 http://www.pacemco.com/products.html
 http://cemap.org.ph/?page_id=1169
 http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/347341/economy/business/dti-to-monitor-cement-prices-
daily-over-reports-of-price-increases
 http://www.philstar.com/business/2013/05/06/938730/dti-continues-probe-cement-price-spike