Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
Excess lime in brick earth may cause:
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Choose the correct answer
A
lime blowing
B
zero efflorescence
C
better seasoning
D
higher ductility
Correct Answer
A. lime blowing
Why is this the answer?
Lime nodules expand on hydration and cause cracking or blowing in bricks.
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