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Civil Engineering · Q134

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Engineering and GATE · Civil Engineering · question 134

Q134

The basic purpose of a retarder in concrete is

A.
To increase the initial setting time of cement paste in concrete
Answer
B.
To decrease the initial setting time of cement paste in concrete
C.
To render the concrete more water tight
D.
To improve the workability of concrete mix

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
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