Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Which of the following cements contains the maximum percentage of dicalcium silicate?
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Choose the correct answer
A
Ordinary Portland cement
B
Low-heat cement
C
Rapid-hardening cement
D
Sulphate-resisting cement
Correct Answer
B. Low-heat cement
Why is this the answer?
Low heat cement has high C2S/dicalcium silicate content.
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