Civil Engineering - Building Materials - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Building Materials - Section 7 (Q.No. 19)
19.
To retard the initial setting time of cement, the compound responsible, is
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Apcivili@n said:
9 years ago
The answer is D.
Gypsum retards initial setting, not initial setting time.
Gypsum prolongs the initial setting time!
There is the difference!
Gypsum retards initial setting, not initial setting time.
Gypsum prolongs the initial setting time!
There is the difference!
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Ghulam Nabi said:
6 years ago
The terms cement and concrete are used interchangeably, although cement is actually an ingredient of concrete. Gypsum is often added to cement and concrete to slow down the drying time. Cement dries quickly and retarding that process allows workers to pour the mixture into the various forms or frames needed.
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Raja said:
1 decade ago
Gypsum is not a compound.
PRASHANTH said:
9 years ago
Gypsum increases the initial setting time of cement.
Giritharan said:
8 years ago
Gypsum is added to cement to increase the initial setting time.
Option D is the correct answer.
Option D is the correct answer.
Saugat Oli said:
7 years ago
Gypsum is added to accelerate the setting time. Whereas the C3S is responsible for initial set.
So, A is the correct answer.
So, A is the correct answer.
Pavi said:
7 years ago
The Correct answer is D.
Roshan said:
6 years ago
The correct answer is D.
Jeet said:
6 years ago
D is the right option. I too agree.
Jeet said:
6 years ago
Option D is the correct answer. I too agree.
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