ISSN: 0149-6123
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International Development of Standards for Cements
Lawton, JM
Technical director, Cembureau, The European Cement Association,

Jackson, PJ
Managing director, Sampling & Scientific Services,

Abstract

Many cements manufactured and marketed in different countries have generally similar properties, but national standards tend to characterize them using different tests and with different numerical values. A review has been made of the nature and the magnitude of these differences in order to establish those most favored in the world as a whole and also in a number of geographical regions. Greater harmonization of standards for many cements should be possible. Because of its growing acceptance in many countries, a move to the International Standards Organization (ISO) 679 test method for strength could provide a very useful starting point.

Keywords:
specifications, standards, portland cements, testing, chemical analysis, international standards

Paper ID: CCA10602J
DOI: 10.1520/CCA10602J
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