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General shrinkage in cement concrete is caused by

A

carbonation

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stressed due to external load

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C

drying with starting with a stiff consistency

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D

drying with starting with a wetter consistency

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The correct option is D drying with starting with a wetter consistency
The drying in concrete starting from a wetter consistency causes shrinkage of concrete.

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