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Which component of concrete gives it desired compressive strength?(a) Water(b) Cement(c) Aggregates(d) AdmixtureThis question was posed to me in quiz.Origin of the question is Composition of Concrete topic in chapter Building Construction of Basic Civil Engineering

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Correct OPTION is (c) Aggregates

To explain: Aggregates used are sand, gravel or crushed stones.These have HIGH compressive strength. Concrete is STRONG in COMPRESSION and weak in tension due to this reason.



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