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Discussion Forum : Concrete Technology - Section 1 (Q.No. 11)

Concrete Technology

11.

After casting, an ordinary cement concrete on drying

expands

mix

shrinks

none of these.

Answer: Option

Explanation:

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Discussion:

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DURAISAMY said: 8 years ago

Water will be dry and heat of hydration process start so concrete shrink.

(1)

Sandy said: 8 years ago

This is because the water content in the concrete will evaporate and it will shrink.

(1)

Kishan said: 7 years ago

It is Due to the heat of hydration.

Gaurav said: 6 years ago

Heat of hydration happen there.

Sumit Sagar said: 3 years ago

Shrinks coming in concrete due to the absence of water.

(2)

Niyogisubizo Aimee kevine said: 3 years ago

Please, explain what is shrinkage?

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