GGBS is a finely ground granulated blast furnace slag that is used directly by adding it to the components of Portland cement concrete mixes, or by pre-mixing it with cement to produce Portland blast furnace slag cement.

Slag cement has several grades of classifications that are determined based on the mixing ratios of GGBS with ordinary cement.

* Usage: GGBS is used with slag cement in all concrete mixes used in foundations, marine and sea-adjacent buildings, large concrete mixes such as dams, bridges, roads, prefabricated walls, as well as concrete mixes exposed to harsh environmental factors such as sewage and sea water, and concrete mixes that require high strength and performance such as bridges and high-rise buildings.

* Properties: The use of GGBS in concrete works adds better operational properties to the concrete mix in terms of high strength and hardness by achieving sufficient initial strength with high compressive strength.
It also gives the concrete mix high resistance to sulphates, chlorides, chemical corrosion and corrosion of reinforced concrete, in addition to low hydration at temperatures and low levels of total alkaline reactions.

* Specifications: GGBS is manufactured in the company’s factory according to British Standard Specifications BS EN 15167-1 and conforms to American Standard Specifications ASTM C989.