What is water cement ratio (w-c ratio) and why is it important?

What will be an ideal response?


Water-cement ratio is the weight of water in concrete divided by the weight of Portland cement. The greater the w-c ratio, the lower the strength of concrete.

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Calculate, in inches, the length of 1/8” plate needed to bend a 90-degree angle with I/S leg measurements of a = 3.75” and b = 6.15”. Round to the nearest hundredth.

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Which of the following terms means displacement of soil particles from their original position?

a. Pollution b. Sedimentation c. Erosion d. Turbidity

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The effect of a harmonic on the current flowing in the supply conductors is approximately ____ percent.

A. 10 B. 3 to 5 C. 40 to 50 D. 90

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The compression system of internal combustion engines uses ____________________ that move up and down in a cylinder

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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