Civil Engineering - Building Materials - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Building Materials - Section 1 (Q.No. 6)
6.
Ultimate strength to cement is provided by
Tricalcium silicate
Di-calcium silicate
Tri-calcium aluminate
Tetra calcium alumino ferrite.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dicalcium Silicate (C2S): This compound will undergo reaction slowly. It is responsible for the ultimate strength of concrete. This is also called as Belite. The heat of hydration is 260 J/Cal. Its proportion is 25 - 40%.
Discussion:
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Shrikant Ambhore said:   8 years ago
Tricalcium silicate would contribute more in gaining the early and ultimate strength of the concrete then that of dicalcium silicate. So C3S is the answer.

Salman said:   8 years ago
Ultimate strength gain by C3S.

Ram said:   7 years ago
Di-calsium silicate has give a ultimate strength provide.

Kala said:   7 years ago
Add 25% of Di-calcium silicate in cement then it provide ultimate strength.

Ram said:   6 years ago
I think C2S.

BISHNU said:   6 years ago
Di- Calcium silicate responsible for the lateral strength of cement. C2S.

Tricalcium calcium silicate responsible Early strength of cement. C3S.

Shiva said:   5 years ago
What Are the Di-calcium silicate? Please explain it.

Abhilash Sahoo said:   3 years ago
Raising of C2S, early strength reduces in comparison to C3S but, increases ultimate strength along with decreasing heat of hydration.

Almost after 1 year, C2S contribute the strength and durability almost equal to the C3S.

C2S imparts resistance to chemical attack.

Jaydeep said:   1 decade ago
What is plasticity?

Shweta said:   1 decade ago
It might be the proportion of calcium in the compound.


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