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What is cement?
What is cement?
- A liquid adhesive used in bonding materials
- A mixture of sand and water
- A type of organic material used in construction
- A finely ground inorganic material that forms a paste when mixed with water (correct)
What is the term for the ability of a cement paste to flow?
What is the term for the ability of a cement paste to flow?
- Plasticity
- Workability (correct)
- Adhesion
- Consistency
What is the term for the amount of water content which will produce a cement paste of standard consistency or wetness?
What is the term for the amount of water content which will produce a cement paste of standard consistency or wetness?
- Standard hydration
- Normal consistency (correct)
- Hydraulic level
- Water equilibrium
What happens if the quantity of water added to dry cement is significantly less than required?
What happens if the quantity of water added to dry cement is significantly less than required?
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What type of binder is cement classified as?
What type of binder is cement classified as?
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