Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Rich cement mortars are more liable to cracking compared to lean mortars because rich mortars have
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Choose the correct answer
A
high shrinkage
B
less strength
C
Both (A) and (B)
D
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. high shrinkage
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Rich mortar cracks more due to high shrinkage; it is not weaker than lean mortar.
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