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o For concrete grade higher than M-30, prestressed concrete works, bridge, roads, multi-storied
buildings etc.
o Constructions which are expected to be attacked by dissolved chlorides and sulphate ions.
o Marine structures
o Chemical factories
o Suitable for underground works where Sulphate is present in the Soil and water.
Sulphate Resisting Cement is Not Suitable for:
o Sulphate resisting cement is not suitable where there is danger of chloride attack. This will
cause corrosion of rebar.
o If both Chlorides and Sulphates are present, Ordinary Portland Cement with C3A between 5
& 8 should be used.
Applications of Low heat portland cement
Low Heat Portland Cement is particularly suited for making concrete for dams and many other types
of water retaining structures, bridge abutments, massive retaining walls, piers and slabs etc. In mass
concreting, there is often considerable rise in temperature because of the heat produced as the
cement sets and hardens.
The shrinkage which occurs on subsequent cooling sets up tensile stresses in the concrete, may
result in cracking. The use of low heat cement is advantageous since it evolves less heat than OPC.
This cement is not available in the market on regular basis and has to be obtained on specific orders.