Properties of Portland Cement

Type Density Composition (ASTM C150) Compressive Strength (ASTM C150)

1 day --
Sulfur trioxide (SO3) – 6.0 %
When (CsA)E is 8 % or less – 3.0 3 days 12 MPa
3
I 1440 kg/m When (CsA)E is more than 8 % - 3.5%
Loss on ignition – 3.0% 7 days 19 MPa
Insoluble residue – 0.75%
28 days --

Properties of Coarse Aggregates

Nominal Size (Sieves
Grade with Square Density Composition
Openings, inches)

6 3/4 to 3/8 1668.722 Gravel

Properties of Fine Aggregates

Nominal Size
(Sieves with
Grade Density Composition
Square
Openings)

No. 30 600-μm 2000 kg/m3 Natural Sand