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Discussion Forum : Building Materials - Section 2 (Q.No. 32)
32.
Clay and silt content in a good brick earth must be at least
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Ietakshay said:
7 years ago
Guys given Ans. [A] is Correct.
Clay or Alumina Content 20-30%.
Silt Content -30%.
Sand or Silica Content - 35 to 50%.
In Question Asking about Clay and silt content that means Clay + Silt Which is equal to 50%.
Clay or Alumina Content 20-30%.
Silt Content -30%.
Sand or Silica Content - 35 to 50%.
In Question Asking about Clay and silt content that means Clay + Silt Which is equal to 50%.
(1)
Saurabh said:
9 years ago
Silica (sand) " 50% to 60% by weight.
Alumina (clay) " 20% to 30% by weight.
Lime " 2 to 5% by weight.
Iron oxide "7% by weight.
Magnesia " less than 1% by weight.
Alumina (clay) " 20% to 30% by weight.
Lime " 2 to 5% by weight.
Iron oxide "7% by weight.
Magnesia " less than 1% by weight.
Amit Kumar Yadav said:
6 years ago
In question, 'Clay and silt content' means "Clay+Silt" %age, which is nearly equal to 50%.
Aarti said:
9 years ago
The range is between 25% to 75% so the correct answer is either of them between 25 to 75.
Praveen Thakur said:
7 years ago
Right Answer, Thank you @Ietakshay.
Sunil said:
6 years ago
Please explain the correct answer.
Prodip Garai said:
9 years ago
The correct answer will be 20%.
Balvinder singh said:
9 years ago
Yes 20% is correct answer.
Khano said:
6 years ago
Clay 20%+ silt 30% = 50%.
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Surya said:
9 years ago
Answer is 20 to 35%.
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