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:
55 comments Page 6 of 6.

Rahul singh said:   9 years ago
What is workability of concrete?

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

Sandeep said:   10 years ago
What is the ultimate strength?

Jaydeep said:   1 decade ago
What is plasticity?

Ram said:   6 years ago
I think C2S.


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