Question

The concrete solidifies and hardens through a chemical process called hydration.

(a) True

(b) False

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This is a very interesting question from Analysis of Rates of Cement Concrete in portion Analysis of Rates of Civil Engineering Drawing

Answer 1

Correct choice is (a) True

To explain I would say: To produce concrete from most cements (excluding asphalt), water is mixed with the dry powder and aggregate, which produces a semi-liquid slurry that can be shaped, typically by pouring it into a form. The concrete solidifies and hardens through a chemical process called hydration. The water reacts with the cement, which bonds the other components together, creating a robust stone-like material.