Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Damage due to Alkali Aggregate Reaction in a concrete structure is mainly due to the presence of
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Choose the correct answer
A
cement with high alkali + reactive aggregate
B
cement with high alkali + moisture
C
cement with high alkali + aggregate + moisture
D
cement with high alkali + reactive aggregate + moisture
Correct Answer
D. cement with high alkali + reactive aggregate + moisture
Why is this the answer?
ASR requires high-alkali cement, reactive (silica) aggregate AND moisture together.
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