Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers (2nd Edition)
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Cement is a fine mixture of limestone, chalk, or marl and clay which when mixed with water, becomes compacted due to the formation of strong molecular bonds. Due to hydration, cement turns into a hard mass when left for a sufficient amount of time upon m…
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Chapter 6, Problem 6.21QP

What type of cement would you use in each of the following cases? Why?

a. Construction of a large pier

b. Construction in cold weather

c. Construction in a warm climate region such as the Phoenix area

d. Concrete structure without any specific exposure condition

e. Building foundation in a soil with severe sulfate exposure

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