Deficiency of lime in cement leads to:
A. Unsound cement
B. Disintegration of cement
C. Quick setting of cement
D. Expansion of cement
Answer:C
Deficiency of lime in cement leads to:
A. Unsound cement B. Disintegration of cement C. Quick setting of cement D. Expansion of cement
Explanation: Presence of lime in sufficient quantity is necessary to form silicates and aluminates of calcium. Excess lime leads to expansion, disintegration and unsoundness of cement.