Question is ⇒ Rich cement mortars are more liable to cracking as compared to lean mortars because rich mortars have, Options are ⇒ (A) high shrinkage, (B) less strength, (C) both (a) and (b), (D) none of above, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ Rich cement mortars are more liable to cracking as compared to lean mortars because rich mortars have, Options are ⇒ (A) high shrinkage, (B) less strength, (C) both (a) and (b), (D) none of above, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	Rich cement mortars are more liable to cracking as compared to lean mortars because rich mortars have
A.	high shrinkage [Correct Answer]
B.	less strength [Wrong Answer]
C.	both (a) and (b) [Wrong Answer]
D.	none of above [Wrong Answer]
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