Which cement is best for concrete slab construction? OPC or PPC? What is the difference and advantages of these cements for slab?
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Which cement is best for concrete slab construction? OPC or PPC? What is the difference and advantages of these cements for slab?
AdityaBhandakkar
Generally, Ordinary Portland cement (OPC) is used in the factories, power plants and in large construction slabs. Portland pozzolana cement (PPC) is used for the construction of houses, schools, and residential building slabs. PPC is cheaper than ordinary Portland cement. Thus to reduce the buildingRead more
Generally, Ordinary Portland cement (OPC) is used in the factories, power plants and in large construction slabs.
Portland pozzolana cement (PPC) is used for the construction of houses, schools, and residential building slabs. PPC is cheaper than ordinary Portland cement. Thus to reduce the building making cost, PPC should be adopted.
Both the PPC and OPC cement is used in the construction of slabs.
Portland pozzolana cement is Better resistant to sulfate attacks. Thus PPC is used in underwater construction where water has some amount of sulfur quantity. Its setting time is higher than OPC.
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