Civil Engineering - Concrete Technology - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Concrete Technology - Section 3 (Q.No. 15)
15.
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
High percentage of C3S and low percentage of C2S cause rapid hardening
High percentage of C3S and low percentage of C2S make the cement less resistive to chemical attack
Low percentage of C3S and high percentage of C2S contribute to slow hardening
Low percentage of C3S and high percentage of C2S provide greater resistance to chemical attack
All the above.
Answer: Option
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MSR said:   6 years ago
I think in option (B). It should high % Of C3A.

Hukum Dev Sah said:   6 years ago
C3S = initial strength of concrete in 28 days.
C2S= final strength of concrete that is the ultimate strength.
C3A = initial setting time of concrete.
C4AF= a final setting time of concrete.
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Er.syed moinudheen said:   3 years ago
C4AF gives colour to cement.

C3S has less resistance to sulphate attack and is responsible for initial strength.
- High heat of hydration.

C2S more resistance to sulphate attack and is responsible for ultimate strength (28days).

C3A responsible for the initial setting of cement. Very high heat of hydration.
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