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SLAG CEMENT AND CONCRETE PAVEMENTS Slag cement—commonly referred to as ground granulated blast-furnace slag, or GGBFS— is a hydraulic cement that works synergistically with portland cement to improve the strength and durability of concrete pavements. Slag is a byproduct of processing iron ore to iron and steel in a blast furnace. Molten slag, which floats on the top of the molten iron ore, is separated and granulated. Granulation is the rapid quenching with water of the molten slag into solid, hydraulically reactive glassy granules. These granules are then ground to a suitable fineness to produce slag cement or to incorporate as an ingredient in the manufacture of blended cements. Hydraulic Activity When portland cement and water are mixed, a chemical reaction called hydration initiates, resulting in the creation of calcium-silicate-hydrate (CSH) and calcium hydroxide (CH). CSH is a gel that is responsible for strength development in portland cement pastes. CH is a byproduct of the hydration process that does not significantly contribute to strength development in normal portland cement mixtures. Silicates in slag cement combine with the CH byproduct of hydration and form additional CSH. This in turn leads to a denser, harder cementitious paste, which increases ultimate strength as compared to 100% portland cement systems. Proportioning For concrete pavements, slag cement is typically Benefits of slag cement: used in proportions of 25 to 35 percent. It is normally substituted for portland cement on a one- ? Improved concrete workability ? Enhanced finishability to-one basis by mass. The proportion of slag cement is usually dictated by requirements for strength, durability, time of set, and the resistance of the concrete to alkali-silica reaction (ASR). Mixtures should be optimized for strength and durability using appropriat