Question

For a 43 grade cement conforming to IS 8112 (2013), the maximum allowed compressive strength at 28-days is

• A. 58 MPa
• B. 43 MPa
• C. 53 MPa
• D. 33 MPa
• E. 63 MPa

Answer 1

The correct option is B 43 MPa

Ans. (b): 43 grade cement, the number 43 correspond to 28 days (Characteristic) compressive strength of cement, as obtained from standard test on cement sand mortar specimens.