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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 7 of 8.
Rahul said:   9 years ago
The answer should be A.
Prithvi said:   9 years ago
Option A should be the correct answer.
Umair said:   9 years ago
The correct answer is Option A.
Roshan adhikar said:   9 years ago
I agree with Jaggu.

Option [A] is a right answer.
Jaggu said:   9 years ago
I think option A is right answer.
DARSHAN H A said:   9 years ago
The correct answer is A because in first 7 days it gains 66% of strength after 28 days it is assumed to gain full strength but after 28 days also there will be an increase in strength gain at the lower rate.
Roshika said:   9 years ago
Yes, the correct answer should be A.
Vishal said:   9 years ago
Option A is the correct answer. Please rectify the given answer.
Khalid said:   10 years ago
I think answer should be A because I read in many literature heat of hydration in 3 days is occurred about 50%.
Nit said:   10 years ago
Strength of cement increases initially but after cement strength goes on decreasing. Approximately 50 % after 24 months period.
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