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Discussion Forum : Concrete Technology - Section 2 (Q.No. 11)
Concrete Technology
11.
Hardening of cement occurs at
rapid rate during the first few days and afterwards it continues to increase at a decreased rate
slow rate during the first few days and afterwards it continues to increase at a rapid rate
uniform rate throughout its age
none of these.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
74 comments Page 6 of 8.
A Ghaffar said:   7 years ago
Option A is correct. I also agree.
Kashif khan said:   7 years ago
D is correct.

Here it is mentioned as cement not concrete.
Hemendra maurya said:   7 years ago
Answer A is correct because cement hydrates rapidly but it gains ultimate strength at decreased rate.
DIPAK said:   7 years ago
I also think A is correct.
Abhik said:   7 years ago
Hardening of concrete takes place.
Naveen said:   6 years ago
A is the correct.
Kifayat ullah said:   6 years ago
It is Concrete not cement. If concrete then option A is the correct option.
Anomies said:   6 years ago
A is the right answer because cement is responsible for hardening in concrete.
Rahul Khan said:   6 years ago
Agree, option A is correct.
Khattak said:   5 years ago
@All.

Cement does not hards itself at ordinary conditions unless water is mixed with it TOF form mortar or concrete by adding other ingredients, so option D must be the correct answer.
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