Civil Engineering MCQCivil Engineering (Shared)
For mild exposure in reinforced concrete, the maximum free water-cement ratio is generally:
Concrete Technology & RCCRCC durabilityMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
0.45
B
0.40
C
0.55
D
0.50
Correct Answer
C. 0.55
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For mild exposure RCC, IS 456 durability table gives maximum free w/c ratio of 0.55. Reference: Durability Table for RCC: Clause 8; Table 5 in many prints | Page: verify from your official BIS copy/PDF pagination
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