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Bulking of sand increase the strength of the mortar.(a) True(b) FalseI have been asked this question in a job interview.My question comes from Properties of Sand topic in section Materials for Construction of Basic Civil Engineering

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Correct ANSWER is (B) False

For explanation I would SAY: Bulking INCREASES volume of mortar and not the STRENGTH.In fact, it decreases the strength, leading to future cracks in the structure.



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