Portland Cement seems to be the cement of choice in the U.S. for heavy concrete construction. As the bonding and primary strengthening ingredient on modern concrete. There are five different types of Portland Cement. The most important physical properties of any concrete (in my opinion) are high early strength to decrease construction phase intervals[high levels of Tricalcium Silicate], low heat of hydration[Tricalcium Aluminate] to reduce shrinkage cracking during setting & curing, and resistance to wear from exposure and/or traffic [this would be the physical properties of the aggregate and sand used in the concrete mix design. Harder, more angular materials are best.
cement consist of different chemical components, these components percentages changes according to the cement type and what are you need from?, so that, i think no good cement but we can ask as what are the suitable cement type for my requirements?
I agree also with Sameh Yehia. My previous comments were based on the specific needs for vehicle bridge decks and substructure components where durability due to heavy loading and environmental extremes is required, as well as high strength and low heat of hydration.
I am assuming that the word "cement" in the question refers to the material used in masonry and construction. In any case whether it pertains to Portland cement or cement used in teeth filling or glues used to bond things together, certain features are desirable: (1) high tensile, compressive and shear strength after cure, (2) fast cure time, (3) relatively long working life - from the time of mixing to the point of application, (4) good exterior finish, and (5) ability to withstand harsh environments including sun, moisture, freeze, etc.
Uppermost it is import to come to the decission about the required strength of the, the type of structure, the conditions under which the construction of structure is to take place. However, there are some general parameters, which have to be considered in any case. Chemical Requirement are the following:
Lime saturation factor (between 0.8 to 1.02), insoluble residue (maximum 3% by mass), ratio of percentage of alumina oxide to that of iron oxide( max 0,66), magnesia (about max 6% by mass), chloride content (0,05% by mass). It should also amount not more than 3% by mass of sulphuric anhydride and have total loss on ignition maximum 4% by mass. Speaking about Physical requirement there are: fineness (minimum 225 m2/kg), soundness ( maximum 10% for Lechatelier expansion and 0,08% for Auto clave expansion ). Setting time should be minimum ( in min) 30(initial) and maximum 600 min (final).Compressive strength is also very important. For ex for 53 grade cement :
After 73 +/- 1 hours it has to be not less than 27 MPa ,
After 168 +/- 2 hours-not less than 37 MPa,
after 672 +/- 4 hours-minimum 53 MPa.
All the numbers which I have mentioned are for 53 grade cement.