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MHC Kenworth

Apr 8, 2025
1 min read

Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming

Award: Durability


Project Team

Owner: MHC Kenworth

Contractor: Brinkmann Construction

Engineer: Kimley-Horn

Architect: Finkle & Williams

Concrete: LEC Construction and Croell, Inc.

Slag Cement: Skyway Cement Company



MHC Kenworth is a full service commercial truck dealership with over 130 locations nationwide. The company is currently replacing its older facilities, and long-life is a priority for each project. Based on the performance of previous projects, its specifications now call for 25% cement replacement with slag cement. This mixture was successfully used on a recent project in Cheyenne, WY, USA, even though the general contractor had no prior experience with slag cement.


Application Type

Application Type


% Slag Cement Replacement

25%

% Portland Cement


% Portland Limestone Cement

75%

% Other SCM (if applicable)


Aggregate

58% Coarse 42% Fine

Water/cement ratio

.48

7-day strengths

3,800 psi

28-day strengths

5,500 psi


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