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Designed for high performance
THE ‘PLUS’ VALUE
The innovative formulation of Powercrete retains the early strength gain characteristics of a CEM I cement while producing concrete mixes with better workability and higher ultimate strength.
SCOPE FOR EXTENSION
With Powercrete Plus, contractors have the scope to produce on site a wide range of specific, cost-effective mix formulations, which provide solutions to requirements for strength, durability and workability.
• Excellentstrengthatallages
• ImprovedworkabilityforbetterplacingLowerheatofhydration
• Betteroff-shutterfinishes
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APPLICATIONSPowercrete Plus offers effective solutions to the requirements of a wide range of applications:
WHERE HIGH STRENGTH AND EARLY AGE STRENGTH ARE NEEDED FOR:• Post-tensioning and prestressed slabs and beams• Spun pipe manufacturing • Precast manufacturing
WHERE LARGE PROJECTS REQUIRE SPECIALISED CUSTOM BLENDS FOR:• Dam/reservoir construction • Structural concrete • Tunnel lining applications
• Medium strength concrete for driveways, unreinforced light industrial fl oors and mass concrete.
• High strength concrete for columns, suspended slabs, heavy-duty industrial fl oors and water retaining structures.
• Masonry work: mortar and plaster • Brick and block making
WHERE THE VERSATILE POWERCRETE PLUS CAN BE USED FOR:
Recommended mix proportions by VOLUME using bagged Powercrete:
USES POWERCRETE PLUS SAND STONE
Low strength 10-15MPa 1 4 4 Home concrete foundations, footings, unreinforced domestic floors
Mid strength 20-25MPa 1 3 3Driveways, unreinforced light industrial floors
High strength 30-35MPa 1 2.5 2.5 Reinforced concrete structural applications: suspended slabs, heavy duty industrial floors
Watertight concrete reservoirs, ponds 1 2 2
Mortar for bricklaying and plastering 1 6 -
Brick and block making 1 8 -
Powercrete combines high technical performance for large projects with all-round versality for the smaller.
Building better citiesTM
For enquiries contact Lafarge Cement MalawiTel: +265 1 871 933 | Direct Sales: +265 1 870 031 | Email: [email protected]
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