List and briefly describe the five main types of Portland cement as specified by AASHTO.

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The AASHTO specifications list five main types of Portland Cement:
Type I is suitable for general concrete construction, where no special properties
are required.
Type II is suitable for use in general concrete construction, where the concrete
will be exposed to moderate action of sulphate or where moderate heat of
hydration is required.
Type III is suitable for concrete construction that requires a high concrete strength
in a relatively short time and is sometimes referred to as high early strength
cement.
Type IV is suitable for projects where low heat of hydration is necessary.
Type V is used in concrete construction projects where the concrete will be
exposed to high sulphate action.

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