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Holcim Cement MS Type

Resistencia

Por su adecuada formulación, los cementos Holcim Fuerte Tipo GU permiten elaborar hormigones con las resistencias requeridas para cualquier tipo y tamaño de construcción, pues su resistencia es superior a las especificadas en las Normas INEN 152, INEN 490 e INEN 2380, para los cementos de uso general.

Recommended uses

The Holcim Strong GU Type Cement complies with the provisions of the NTE INEN 2380 norm as a Type GU cement for general use, so it can be used in any type of construction works, such as:

• Foundations and columns
• Beams and pillars
• Slabs and mortars
• Masonry in general
• Roads and pavements
• Industrial floors
• Tanks and channels of non-residual water
• Blocks and paving stones
• Pipes and poles

General Recommendations

• Maintain adequate storage conditions.
• Use drinking water.
• Sand and stones must be impurity-free.
• Perform the design of the proportions of the mixture (concrete or mortar).
• Use the least amount of water possible; only the necessary for the
• workability of the mixture.
• Mix the materials long enough to obtain a uniform mass.
• Carry out a good placement-process until the formworks are well-filled, without segregation of the concrete.
• Compact the concrete with suitable procedures according to the
• consistency of the mixture.
• Cure the concrete to obtain the specified resistance, keeping the surfaces of the elements moist for at least the first seven days.
• Avoid the drying of the concrete during its setting and first-hardening.

Quality

The performance specifications contemplated in the INEN 2380 Norm indicate that GU Type cements are suitable for the construction of all types of concrete structures where special properties are not required.

Our Holcim Strong GU Type Cement is a high-quality product that exceeds the requirements established in the NTE INEN 2380 Norm, providing safety and confidence to the builder in all fields of engineering.

Storage

Bagged cement should be stored in ventilated and moisture-free environments to prevent hydration and settling. It is recommended to stack it for up to 10 sacks and place them on pallets so that the air circulates through the lower part; for this reason, it is recommended not to put the bags against the walls.

When the bagged cement is stored correctly, it can be stored for up to 60 days. It is important to check the date of packaging that appears printed on each package to ensure that the cement that is received is of recent manufacture.

To store cement in bulk, you must have silos of at least 30 tons, considering that this is the average capacity transported by bulk trucks.