Cements that are used and applied the construction sites are of two types, Hydraulic or Non-hydraulic, depending on
its ability to be used in the presence of water.
According to British and American Standards:
• Ordinary Portland Cement conforming to ASTM C-150 type I and BS EN 197-1-CEM I
• Sulphate Resisting Portland Cement conforming to ASTM C-150 type V and BS 4027
• Moderate Sulphate Resisting Portland Cement conforming to ASTM C-150 type II
• Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS) conforming to BS 6699
• Portland Blast Furnace Cement (PBFC) conforming to BS 146CEMENT & READY-MIX CONCRETE