CEMENT

Mascrete LH
Portland Pulverised-Fuel Ash Cement

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 Content
Pg 03 MASCRETE LH
Typical Analysis of MASCRETE LH
Pg 04-06 Durability
Pg 07-09 Project References
Pg 10 Constructability

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MASCRETE LH

MASCRETE LH is the trade name of a specially manufactured Portland Pulverised-Fuel Ash Cement (PFA) [also
called Portland-fly ash Cement] by Lafarge Malayan Cement Berhad.

The production of MASCRETE LH by intergrinding ensures homogeneity and consistency in the quality of the
product.

MASCRETE LH exceeds the quality requirements specified in the Malaysian Standard MS1227:2003 –
Specification for Portland Pulverised-Fuel Ash Cement and MS 522 : 2007 CEM II/B-V (which is based on BS EN
197) Composition, Specifications & Conformity Criteria for Common Cements.

MASCRETE LH is effective in reducing core temperature of big concrete structures, also to resist Chloride and
Sulphate attack for marine situations and to improve overall concrete durability.

MASCRETE LH is manufactured under an effective system of testing, control and monitoring, conforming to
requirements under SIRIM’s Product Certification Licence MS ISO/IEC 17025.

For typical analysis of Mascrete LH from Rawang Plant, please refer below.

Typical Analysis Of
MASCRETE LH from Rawang Plant
MS 1227:2003 TYPICAL
TEST ITEMS SPECIFICATIONS MASCRETE LH

Finess (m2/kg) 225 min 410

Setting Time (minutes) Initial 45 min 165

Final 600 max 225

Soundness: Expansion (mm) 10 max 0.5

Compressive Strength (N/mm2) 2 days 7.0 min 14

Concrete 7 days 11.0 min 19

28 days 23.5 to 44.5 31

% Loss on Ignition (LOI) 5.0 max 1.5

% Magnesium Oxide (MgO) 5.0 max 1.1

% Sulphuric Anhydride (SO3) 3.5 max 2.8

% Proportion of PFA 6.0 to 35.0 30

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 DURABILITY

MASCRETE LH is the cement for durable concrete. Compared to Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), MASCRETE LH is
able to lower peak concrete temperature, offer better resistance to sulphate, chloride and better long term strength and
durability.

Benefits of using MASCRETE LH

Lower Heat Of Hydration
BS 8110 Part 1, Clause 6.2 stipulates that “ when the minimum dimension of the concrete to be placed in a single
time is greater than 600 mm and especially when the cement content is 400 kg/m3 or more, measures to reduce the
temperature such as using material with a lower release of Heat of Hydration should be considered.”
Reduction in peak and differential temperature will serve to minimise or prevent micro-thermal cracking thereby
avoiding the corrosion of embedded steel reinforcement.
The lower Heat of Hydration of MASCRETE LH will minimise the risk of micro-thermal cracking and enhance the
durability of concrete structures.

Typical Heat Of Hydration (kcal/kg)

PRODUCT 3 Days 7 Days 28 Days
OPC 60 90 105

MASCRETE LH 45 60 70
Source: Rawang Plant

Temperature Rise Per 100kg of Binder

Typical temperature rise of OPC and Mascrete LH with same binder content are as follows: BS 8500-1:2002
Specifications for Concrete

Temperature Rise Profiles of OPC & MASCRETE LH Clause A.12.2

(1m x 1m x 1m block with 4 inches insulation) Delayed Ettringite Formation
90
Where the Heat of Hydration or accelerated
80
OPC curing is likely to take the concrete
70
temperature above 70°C, the potential for
Temperature ˚C

60 MASCRETE LH Delayed Ettringite Formation should be

50
considered.
40
30
20
10
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180
Cumulative Time (Hours)

Binder Content = 360kg/m3

OPC MASCRETE LH
Temperature rise per 100kg of binder : 12.0˚C 9.7˚C
Peak Temperature : 80.2˚C 69.2˚C

Hence, with the same binder content, MASCRETE LH concrete will

result in significantly lower temperature rise compared to OPC.

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 Mass Concrete Temperature Monitoring for
4m Thick Raft Foundation of Steam Turbine Hall (Jimah Power Plant Project)

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Temperature ˚C

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2.00 PM 12.00 AM 10.00 AM 8.00 PM 6.00 AM 4.00 PM 2.00 AM 12.00 PM 10.00 PM 8.00 AM 6.00 PM 4.00 AM

Date & Time

P-4c Air
Binder content = 350kg/m3, Slump = 150 ± 25mm, Grade 35

Typical Specifications on
Peak Temperature
and Differential Temperature
DIFFERENTIAL
NO PROJECT PEAK TEMP.
TEMP.
1 KLIA Main Terminal Building - Raft 70˚C 20˚C

2 MRT Singapore 80˚C 20˚C

3 K.L. Telecom Tower - Raft 70˚C 40˚C

4 Malaysia - Singapore Second Crossing Not Specified 20˚C

5 Pergau Dam 50˚C 20˚C

6 Bangsar Maybank - Raft Foundation 75˚C Not Specified

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 DURABILITY

Resistance To Chloride Attack

It is well known that deterioration of marine structure is a serious problem in our country. The following table is a
Charge Transfer value comparison on the performance of MASCRETE LH compared to OPC tested according to
ASTM C1202-91 on Rapid Chloride Permeability (RCP).

RCP (Coulombs) Mascrete LH OPC Binder content: 470 kg/m3

28 days 896 2034 Water/binder = 0.34
56 days 507 1898 Source: Independent Test Lab

Resistance To Sulphate Attack

Both BRE Special Digest 1, as well as BS 5328 on Concrete in Aggressive Ground, stipulate that PFA cement,
containing not less than 25% PFA, is recommended for up to Sulphate Class 5A (plus surface protection) on
Sulphate concentration.
PFA cement can effectively enhance the resistance to Sulphate attack.

Concentration Of Sulphate And Recommended Cement Type

Class Concentration of sulphate in Cement Type
ground water SO4 (g/l)
1 < 0.4 OPC, PFA cement and others

2 0.4 - 1.4 OPC, PFA cement and others

3 1.5 - 3.0 PFA cement, SRC and others

4A 3.1 - 6.0 PFA cement, SRC and others

5A > 6.0 As for Class 4 plus surface protection

Source: BS 5328

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 PROJECT REFERENCES

Examples of some of the projects in Malaysia which have used MASCRETE LH

FOUNDATIONS
• Damansara City Project

SEWERAGE TREATMENT PLANT

• Genting Sewerage Treatment Plant
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 PROJECT REFERENCES

BRIDGES

• Penang Bridge Widening

• Malaysia – Singapore Second Crossing

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 POWER STATION
• Jimah Power Station

TUNNEL
• Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel (SMART)

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 CONSTRUCTABILITY

Health and Safety

There are no known significant health risks
associated with MASCRETE LH; however as
an airborne dust, it may cause irritation to
the eyes and respiratory system. Prolonged
contact with the skin may also cause skin
irritation.

Environment -
CO2 Emission
When we replace a single ton of cement
with fly ash, we are not only eliminating
waste from our planet but we are also
reducing the emission of 0.85 tons of CO2₂
into our atmosphere. This is a unique win-
win solution offered by MASCRETE LH and
it is no wonder that MASCRETE LH is at the
forefront amongst the green technologies
now being adopted all over the world by
leading organisations.

Quality Assurance of MASCRETE LH

At every stage in the manufacturing of
MASCRETE LH, care is taken to ensure
that the product is consistent in quality
and satisfies customers’ requirements.

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Published by Lafarge Malayan Cement Berhad
Copyright © Lafarge Malayan Cement Berhad
Published October 2009

Disclaimer clause
The information in this brochure has been obtained from a number of different sources, inhouse and third party laboratory experiments;
as such, Lafarge Malayan Cement Berhad cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies. The information given is of a general nature
and does not address the specific circumstance of any particular situation. The guidance is given with the best intention but nothing in this
brochure shall create or be deemed to create any obligations, whether expressed or implied on Lafarge Malayan Cement Berhad. Users are
strongly advised to carry out their own test in order to ascertain the performance and suitability of MASCRETE LH for their particular project.

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