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Building Materials

50.

Pozzolana (or surkhi) is used in lime

to impart hydraulicity

to prevent shrinkage

to decrease the cost of construction

to decrease the setting time.

Answer: Option

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Discussion:

19 comments Page 2 of 2.

ANIL MANE said: 6 years ago

A is correct because Pozzolana cement is low heat cement it is used for dams.

Murali m s said: 8 years ago

Yes, option c is correct.

Abhik said: 7 years ago

Surkhi imparts hydraulicty.

Arya said: 7 years ago

B is the correct option.

Rohan said: 7 years ago

I think Option B is correct.

Ashok said: 8 years ago

It is added to prevent the Shrinkage.

Harsh Paril said: 8 years ago

Surkhi prevent shrinkage.

Ayush said: 8 years ago

option B is correct.

Mallu malgond said: 8 years ago

C is the answer. Sand & surkhi prevent the shrinkage.

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