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What is the meaning of soundness of cement?(a) Ability to flow when mixed(b) Ability to make ringing noise when struck(c) Ability to form strong and sound structure(d) Ability to retain volume after setting.I got this question during an online interview.My question comes from Properties of Cement in portion Materials for Construction of Basic Civil Engineering

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Correct CHOICE is (d) Ability to retain volume after setting.

Easy explanation: When cement PASTE HARDENS and sets, it should not undergo any volume change.Soundness ensures this and is TESTED using Autoclave expansion test.



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