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Which of the following is a key component of concrete technology?
Which of the following is a key component of concrete technology?
- Steel
- Cement (correct)
- Asphalt
- Wood
What is the primary function of aggregate in concrete?
What is the primary function of aggregate in concrete?
- To provide strength and volume stability (correct)
- To enhance workability
- To speed up the setting time
- To reduce the cost of production
What does the term 'hydration' refer to in concrete technology?
What does the term 'hydration' refer to in concrete technology?
- The process of drying concrete
- The removal of air voids from concrete
- The chemical reaction between cement and water (correct)
- The addition of admixtures to concrete
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Concrete Technology
- Cement is a key component of concrete technology.
- The primary function of aggregate in concrete is to provide strength, volume, and durability to the concrete.
Hydration Process
- Hydration in concrete technology refers to a chemical reaction between cement and water that produces heat, leading to the hardening of concrete over time.
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