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 4 of 6.
Prajith said:
1 decade ago
The quality of cement is good, if it has more of Tricalcium silicate.
Sinduja said:
1 decade ago
What is the difference between tricalcium and dicalcium silicate?
Ram said:
7 years ago
Di-calsium silicate has give a ultimate strength provide.
ABHINANDAN DAKARE said:
8 years ago
C3S gives intial strength and C2S give Ultimate strength.
Nanaso said:
1 decade ago
Why ultimate strength to cement of di-calcium silicate?
Shweta said:
1 decade ago
It might be the proportion of calcium in the compound.
Mujahid said:
9 years ago
The C3s and C2s both will give strength to the cement.
Shiva said:
5 years ago
What Are the Di-calcium silicate? Please explain it.
Prajapatijaydeepo said:
9 years ago
It is characteristic of concrete to flowability.
Dinesh said:
4 years ago
Sabarri: It's not palsticity it's elasticity.
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