Cement strengths ‘Tho strength development of a comont is not only defined by the compesition but also by tho grinding fineness, divided inte classes (32.5 - 42.5 - 52.5). This clatsificaton takes place based ona pressure fost after 28 days. Wiin each strength lars the performances define from an early stage the distinc tion between the ‘Normal’ (N) and ‘Rapid’ (R) version. ‘The mortar prisms are based on a standard rato of cement. water and sand ‘The strength indication forcement has only limited effect onthe stiengl of concrete or mortars to be ‘achieved, This s because a type of concrete wth among others a lower water-cement factor the ratio of cement '38 opposed to wator than the type of mortar can be created. which is used for tho strength classification of cement. The composition ofthe aggregate also has an effect onthe final strength of concrete, For this reason, the strengih class of cement cannot be faced back to'a maximum strength class for concrete or mortar (Glass 32.5 is indicated for applications where a high intial strength is rot requred, at average ambient temperatures (10 - 18°C) and with consttuctions of standard thicknesses (< 60 cm). Cements with strength class 42.5 are mostly used inthe event that the recited compressive strength of concrete 21 28 days must exceed 20 Nim (\e. higher than class 25/90 according to NBN 15-001) These cements ate also suitable for use at loner temperatures. Class 52. is used for applications where an even higher itil strength than class 42.5 is requited €.g forthe rapa stopping of prefabricated elements