Civil Engineering MCQCivil Engineering (Shared)
The purpose of compaction is mainly to:
Concrete Technology & RCCCompactionMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
Reduce cement hydration
B
Segregate aggregates
C
Increase water-cement ratio
D
Remove entrapped air and produce dense concrete
Correct Answer
D. Remove entrapped air and produce dense concrete
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Compaction eliminates voids and improves strength and durability. Reference: Clause 13.3 | Page: verify from your official BIS copy/PDF pagination
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