Building Materials, Third Edition

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IRV f2w— — resistance to sulphate attack and lowers the ultimate strength, heat of hydration and contraction during ...

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ISH f2w— — factors responsible for the physical properties of concrete are the extent of hydration of cement and the ...

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ITP f2w— — The test specimens are 70.6 mm cubes having face area of about 5000 sq. mm. Large size specimen cubes can ...

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