Question

What are the consequences of using very fine cement?

• A. Faster hydration and lesser heat generation
• B. Massive heat generation and long term gains
• C. Heat generation, less long term gain, faster hydration and early gain of strength
• D. Faster hydration and less strength gain

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Heat generation, less long term gain, faster hydration and early gain of strength

Using a very fine cement has its own consequences.

They are:

(a) Faster hydration

(b) More heat generation

(c) Higher early-age strength

(d) Less long-term gains.