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Which of the following is correct for Low Heat Cement?(a) Suitable for use in cold weather areas(b) Heat of hydration is reduced by tri calcium aluminate content(c) This cement requires longer period of curing(d) This cement contains high aluminate %age usually between 35-55%.The question was asked by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.Query is from Types of Cement topic in section Types of Cement and Testing of Cement of Concrete Technology

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Correct option is (b) HEAT of HYDRATION is reduced by tri calcium aluminate content

Explanation: In this cement the heat of hydration is reduced by tri calcium aluminate content. It contains less percentage of lime than ordinary port land cement. It is USED for mass concrete works such as dams etc.



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