Civil Engineering MCQCivil Engineering (Shared)
Sea water should not be used in:
Materials & ConstructionSea waterMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
Reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete
B
Lean concrete below flooring only
C
Non-structural mass concrete only
D
Plain concrete in unavoidable cases only
Correct Answer
A. Reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete
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Chlorides in sea water can cause corrosion; IS 456 restricts its use in reinforced/prestressed concrete. Reference: Clause 5.4 | Page: verify from your official BIS copy/PDF pagination
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