Question

For testing the compressive and the tensile strength of cement, the cement mortar is made by mixing cement and standard sand in the proportion of

• A. 1 : 2
• B. 1 : 3
• C. 1 : 4
• D. 1 : 6

Answer 1

The correct option is B 1 : 3

For testing the compressive and tensile strength of cement, a mixture of cement and sand is gauged in the proportion of 1 : 3 by weight.
After mixing the mortar is filled in a cube mould of size 7.06 cm. A temperature of ${27}^o\pm 2^{o}C$ and at least 90 % relative humidity for 24 hours.