Title:
Q&A: Engineering Insights: Q&A on LC3 and CCIL–Practical Guidance for Low-Clinker Cementitious Materials for Concrete
Author(s):
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
48
Issue:
5
Appears on pages(s):
68-72
Keywords:
Blended cement, calcined clays, durability, low-clinker
DOI:
10.14359/51750694
Date:
5/1/2026
Abstract:
This article addresses questions regarding limestone calcined clay cement (LC3) and calcined clay + Type IL cement (CCIL), answered at the ACI Foundation’s 2025 Concrete Innovation Forum, including what they are, their setting behaviors, how their fresh properties compare to Type I/IL cement, their performance across key durability metrics, and the future of these blends in the concrete industry.
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