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Question 13 Not yet answered Points out of 3.00 P Flag question An increase in water added to a concrete mix will Select one: a. weaken the concrete. O b. help to prevent freeze-thaw. C. strengthen the concrete. O d. save money.

Answer 1

Solution:- When more water is added to concrete, high dense cement will go down the bottom and less dense cement particles will float on the top surface of water. Also bleeding and segregation occur. So finally concrete gets weaken as a result of increase in water added to a concrete mixture. From given options, (a) is the correct answer.