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What laboratory test is specifically used to determine the compressive strength of cement?
What laboratory test is specifically used to determine the compressive strength of cement?
Which constituent of concrete acts as a filler?
Which constituent of concrete acts as a filler?
What is the primary function of cement in concrete?
What is the primary function of cement in concrete?
Which test is conducted to assess the splitting tensile strength of concrete?
Which test is conducted to assess the splitting tensile strength of concrete?
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What is the main purpose of the cube test in concrete quality assessment?
What is the main purpose of the cube test in concrete quality assessment?
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Which property of concrete prevents the corrosion of steel reinforcement?
Which property of concrete prevents the corrosion of steel reinforcement?
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What is the term used to describe the time taken between the addition of water and cement when the mixture starts losing its plasticity?
What is the term used to describe the time taken between the addition of water and cement when the mixture starts losing its plasticity?
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Which compound in cement reacts first upon the addition of water, generating heat during hydration?
Which compound in cement reacts first upon the addition of water, generating heat during hydration?
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Which compound in cement hydrates early and imparts early age strength?
Which compound in cement hydrates early and imparts early age strength?
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What is the main purpose of Calcium Silicate Hydrate (C-S-H gel) in cement?
What is the main purpose of Calcium Silicate Hydrate (C-S-H gel) in cement?
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During a field test for cement, what should be the color of the cement as per the given text?
During a field test for cement, what should be the color of the cement as per the given text?
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What is the term used to describe the test where a handful of cement particles are thrown into water to check their behavior?
What is the term used to describe the test where a handful of cement particles are thrown into water to check their behavior?
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What is the primary function of cement in construction?
What is the primary function of cement in construction?
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What is the significance of the cube test in relation to construction materials?
What is the significance of the cube test in relation to construction materials?
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Who is credited with patenting Portland Cement and giving it its name?
Who is credited with patenting Portland Cement and giving it its name?
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Which type of cement is commonly used in India and ranks as the second most consumed material after water globally?
Which type of cement is commonly used in India and ranks as the second most consumed material after water globally?
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In the classification of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), what does the grading 'Grade 53' signify?
In the classification of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), what does the grading 'Grade 53' signify?
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Which type of cement is known for its resistance to sulphates in harsh environmental conditions?
Which type of cement is known for its resistance to sulphates in harsh environmental conditions?
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