The Republic of the Union of Myanmar

Ministry of Construction

MOC Standard Specifications and Testing Methods

of

Ordinary Portland Cement

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Table of Contents

1. Scope ……………………………………………………………… 1

2. Objective …………………………………………………………… 1

3. Chemical Composition of Ordinary Portland Cement ………………… 2

4. Specification of Physical Properties for Ordinary Portland Cement ………. 2

5. Testing Methods and Apparatus ……………………………………... 3~6

6. References …………………………………………………………... 6

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 Standard Specification and Testing Methods of Ordinary Portland Cement
(Standard for Ministry of Construction)

1. Scope
These specification and testing methods cover ordinary Portland cement for use
in construction.
The physical properties and chemical composition and testing methods of
Ordinary Portland Cement are mentioned. The physical properties can be known by
conducting the testing method described in this standard for Ministry of Construction
(MoC).
This standard Testing Method does not purport to address all of the safety
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard
to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Objectives
- To specify the quality of both locally manufactured and imported products
and of services in Myanmar, leading to improve protection of consumers.
- To support the use of standards in all spheres of economic activity, aim at
achieving an efficient economy, better social and environmental protection, and
an enhanced quality of life for citizens.
- To develop and implement an effective National Quality Infrastructure System to
fit the needs of the country.

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3. Chemical Composition of Ordinary Portland Cement

Magnesium Sulfur Trioxide (SO3)

Loss on Insoluble
Oxide
When (C3A) is When (C3A) is Ignition Residue
(MgO)
8 % or Less more than 8 %
6.0 % 3.0 % 0.75 %
3.0 % (max.) 3.5 % (max.)
(max.) (max.) (max.)

4. Specification of Physical Properties for Ordinary Portland Cement

Sr
Name of Testing Specification
No.
1. Air Content of mortar volume 12%(max)
2. Fineness, Specific surface
(a) Turbidimeter Test 160m2/kg (min)
(b) Air permeability Test 280m2/kg (min)
3. Autoclave expansion 0.8% (max)
3days -12.0Mpa
4. Compressive Strength
7days -19.0Mpa
5. Time of Setting (minutes)
(a) Gillmore Method
(i) Initial Setting Time ≥ 60 minutes
(ii) Final Setting Time ≤ 600 minutes
(b) Vicat Method
(i) Initial Setting Time ≥45 minutes
(ii) Final Setting Time
≤ 375 minutes

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5. Testing Methods and Apparatus for Physical Properties of Ordinary Portland Cement
Sr
Name of Testing Test Method Apparatus
No.
1. Air Content of ASTM C-185 - Flow Table, Flow Mold and Caliper
mortar volume (conform to C-230)
- Cylindrical Measure (76± 2mm inside
dia and 88mm depth)
- Mixer, Bowl and Paddle(conform to
C-305)
- Straightedge (not less than 200mm
Long)
- 2kg balance (conform to C-1005)
- Glass Graduates (250ml)
- Tapping Stick (16mm dia, 152mm
long)
- Tamper (Conform to C-109)
- Spoon & Bowl
2. Fineness, Specific
surface
(a) Turbidimeter ASTM C-115 - Wagner Turbidimeter
Test - Microammeters
- Sieve (conform to C-430)
- Stirring Apparatus
- Timing Buret
- Weighting Device & Weights
(conform to C-114)
(b) Air permea-
bility Test ASTM C-204 - The Blaine Air Permeability Apparatus
- Permeability Cell
- Disk
- Plunger
- Filter paper
- Manometer (U-tube type) &
- Manometer Liquid
- Timer
3. Autoclave
expansion ASTM C-151 Weighting Device & Weights
(conform to C 1005)
- Glass Graduates (conform to C490)

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 - Moulds (25.4 by 25.4 mm cross
section)
(conform to C 490)
- Flat Trowel
- Autoclave
- Rupture Disk
- Length Comparator (conform to
C490)
4. Compressive ASTM C-109 - Weighting Devices & Weights
Strength (conform to C 1005)
- Glass Graduates
- Specimen Molds(for 50mm cube
Specimens)
- Mixer, Bowl and Paddle(conform to
C305)
- Flow Table and Flow Mold
(conform to C230)
- Tamper
- Trowel
- Moist Cabinet or Room (Conform to
C511)
- Mortar Compression Testing Machine
5. Time of Setting
(a) Gillmore
Method
(i) Initial Setting ASTM C-266 - Trowel with straight edge
Time - Mixer, Bowl, Paddle and Scraper
(ii) Final Setting (conform to C 305)
Time - Glass Graduates (conform to C490)
- Mass Determining Devices
(conform to C 1005)
- Plane Non- absorptive Plates
- Gillmore Needles
(b) Vicat Method
(i) Initial Setting ASTM C-191 - Scales (the permissible variation at a
Time load of 9.8N within ± 0.01N)
(ii) Final Setting - Weights
Time (1,2,5,10,20,50,100,200,250,300,500g)
- Glass Graduates (conform to C490)
- Vicat Apparatus

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 Flow Table Wagner Turbidimeter(Fineness Test)

Blaine Air Permeability Apparatus Autoclave Expansion

(Fineness Test)

Specimen Moulds Mortar Compression Testing Machine

(Compressive Strength Test)
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Gillmore Apparatus(Setting Time Test) Vicat Apparatus (Setting Time Test)

6. Referenced Documents
ASTM Standard:
C150-00 Standard Specification of Protland Cement
C185-99 Standard Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement Mortar
C115-96a Standard Test Method for Fineness of Portland Cement by the
Turbidimeter
C204-00 Standard Test Method for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by Air
Permeability Apparatus
C151-00 Standard Test Method for Autoclave Expansion of Portland Cement
C109/109M-02 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic
Cement Mortars (Using 2-in or 50mm Cube Specimens)
C266-99 Standard Test Method for Time of Setting of Hydraulic-Cement
Paste by Gillmore Needles
C191-99 Standard Test Method for Time of Setting of Hydraulic Cement by
Vicat Needle