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Ordinary Portland Cement CPO 40 R
Applications
Holcim Apasco class 40 High Early Strength OrdinaryPortland Cement (CPO 40 R) is recommended for theconstruction of concrete elements and structures thatrequire very high initial and final strength, such as:
  • Structural elements of tall and high-rise buildings (columns,beams, girders and foundations).
  • Precast prestressed reinfo rced concrete elements ( girders,columns and beams).Runways.
  • Repair works to be put back into service quickly.
  • Tilt-up system applications.

Benefits
  • Speeds up concrete construction times thanks to the High Early Strength development of the concrete.Allows earlier stripping of formworks.
  • Significant cost savings due to reduction in curing timesand energy consumption for curing precast concreteelements.
  • Manufactured under strict quality control implementationand using state-of-the-art equipment and technology,yielding high cement uniformity.
Technical Information
CPO 40 R (PDF, 577 KB)
 
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