Civil Engineering - Building Materials - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Building Materials - Section 1 (Q.No. 6)
6.
Ultimate strength to cement is provided by
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:
55 comments Page 3 of 6.
Sabariii said:
1 decade ago
Plasticity is the property of regaining it's original position after removal of load in the structures.
Gunjan said:
1 decade ago
What is the difference between the function of tri calcium aluminate and tetra calcium alumino ferrite?
Anushree C P said:
10 years ago
Blended cement is a mixing of with mineral admixtures or additives like fly ash, slag or silica fume.
Naman said:
1 decade ago
Tri calcium aluminate gives plasticity and tri calcium alumino ferrite protect the corrosion.
Amaran Radha said:
1 decade ago
What should be the minimum final setting time of OPC 53 grade cement Chettinad brand?
Gaurav dhakate said:
8 years ago
Di-calcium silicate gives progressive strength so how it can give ultimate strength?
Bhuvnesh malav said:
9 years ago
Please, give theMajor differences of tri calcium silicate and Di-calcium silicate.
Kala said:
7 years ago
Add 25% of Di-calcium silicate in cement then it provide ultimate strength.
Amardeep kumar said:
1 decade ago
Tricalcium silicate and dicalcium silicate most to the eventual strength.
Ammu said:
1 decade ago
Then what about tricalcium aluminate and tetracalcium aluminoferrite?
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