Title: Type IL cement use in precast, prestressed concrete
Date Published: March - April 2025
Volume: 70
Issue: 2
Page Numbers: 23 - 36
Authors: R. Douglas Hooton and Kyle A. Riding
https://doi.org/10.15554/pcij70.2-04

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Abstract

This article reviews the impact of limestone on cement hydration and strength gain; discusses the fresh, mechanical, and durability properties of concrete containing Type IL cement; and suggests strategies to help precast, prestressed concrete producers make the switch to Type IL cement.