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• The standard height of a slump cone is 30 cm (12 inches)
• Used for testing the workability of concrete
• Height of a slump cone  is Also known as the Abrams cone
• Bottom Diameter: 20 cm (8 inches)
• Top Diameter: 10 cm (4 inches)

Last updated question by NA on 12-JUNE-2026

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Batching is the process of measuring concrete ingredients (cement, sand, aggregates, water).

Ensures correct mix proportions for desired concrete strength and quality.

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1 mile = 1,609.34 meters = 160,934 cm.

Used in unit conversions for distance measurements.

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Creep is the gradual increase in strain of a material under a sustained load.

Common in concrete and metals under long-term loading conditions.

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Bleeding is the upward movement of water in fresh concrete after placement.

It can cause weak surface layers and affect concrete durability.

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Strain is the deformation measure: change in length divided by original length.

It is a dimensionless quantity used in mechanics of materials.

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Lime (CaO) in cement affects soundness, preventing excessive expansion after setting.

It also contributes to the strength development of cement.

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Silica (SiO₂) forms 44–50% of raw materials in ordinary Portland cement.

It contributes to strength development by forming silicate compounds during hydration.

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Tricalcium aluminate (C₃A) in cement primarily affects the initial setting time.

It reacts quickly with water and gypsum, starting the hardening process.

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Water acidity can be caused by mineral acids, dissolved CO₂, and iron sulphates.

Acidic water affects taste, corrodes pipes, and can harm aquatic life.