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Chapter 7, Problem 7.46QP
a)
To determine
The compressive strength at different curing times.
b)
To determine
The plot for the relationship between the curing time versus compressive strength.
c)
To determine
The effect of curing time on compressive strength.
d)
To determine
The approximate ratio between the compressive strength at 7 days and 28 days.
e)
To determine
The approximate ratio between the compressive strength at 28 days and 180 days.
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