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Which material is the most widely used building material in the world?
Concrete
What is the process called when concrete hardens over several hours?
Hydration
What is the second-most-used substance in the world after water?
Concrete
What is the main component that binds the materials together in concrete?
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What is the role of ambient temperature in the setting of concrete?
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Which material is commonly mixed with dry Portland cement and water to form a fluid slurry?
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What is the most widely used building material in the world?
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What is the process called when additives are included in concrete to improve its properties?
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Which substance has a ton for ton usage that is twice that of steel, wood, plastics, and aluminium combined?
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What is the role of pozzolans or superplasticizers in the production of concrete?
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