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15 Different Types of Cement and Their Uses

CivilJungle

Monolithic concrete houses and concrete block houses. Railroad and rail sleeper construction. Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC): The main use of ordinary Portland cement (OPC) is in masonry work. The another important use of ordinary Portland cement is in construction site. #4. Tower substructure construction.

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List of Common Construction Abbreviations

Job Order Contracting

HSG: Housing. PCPL: Portland Cement Plaster. RR: Railroad. HOSP: Hospital. HP: High Point, High Pressure, Horse Power. HPS: High Pressure Sodium, High Pressure Steam. HRS: Hot Rolled Steel, Hours. HS: Heat Strengthened. HT: Height, Heat, High Tension Duct. HTG: Heating. HTR: Heater. HTW: High Temperature Water. HVY: Heavy.

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Construction Abbreviations – A Decent List

Building Information Management

HSG: Housing. PCPL: Portland Cement Plaster. RR: Railroad. HOSP: Hospital. HP: High Point, High Pressure, Horse Power. HPS: High Pressure Sodium, High Pressure Steam. HRS: Hot Rolled Steel, Hours. HS: Heat Strengthened. HT: Height, Heat, High Tension Duct. HTG: Heating. HTR: Heater. HTW: High Temperature Water. HVY: Heavy.

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Construction Abbreviations – A Decent List

Building Information Management

HSG: Housing. PCPL: Portland Cement Plaster. RR: Railroad. HOSP: Hospital. HP: High Point, High Pressure, Horse Power. HPS: High Pressure Sodium, High Pressure Steam. HRS: Hot Rolled Steel, Hours. HS: Heat Strengthened. HT: Height, Heat, High Tension Duct. HTG: Heating. HTR: Heater. HTW: High Temperature Water. HVY: Heavy.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

09 66 13 Portland Cement Terrazzo Flooring. Portland Cement Terrazzo Floor Tile. 28 21 17 Camera Housings. Accessories. 07 71 00 Roof Specialties. 07 71 13 Manufactured Copings. 07 71 16 Manufactured Counterflashing Systems. 07 71 19 Manufactured Gravel Stops and Fasciae. 07 71 23 Manufactured Gutters and Downspouts. Repainting.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

09 66 13 Portland Cement Terrazzo Flooring. Portland Cement Terrazzo Floor Tile. 28 21 17 Camera Housings. Accessories. 07 71 00 Roof Specialties. 07 71 13 Manufactured Copings. 07 71 16 Manufactured Counterflashing Systems. 07 71 19 Manufactured Gravel Stops and Fasciae. 07 71 23 Manufactured Gutters and Downspouts. Repainting.