Question

Total sulphur content in the cement should not be more than _________

(a) 1.75%

(b) 2.75%

(c) 5.25%

(d) 7.25%

I had been asked this question by my school principal while I was bunking the class.

This interesting question is from Plain and Reinforced in section Miscellaneous Materials, Plain and Reinforced Cement Concrete of Construction & Building Materials

Answer 1

The correct option is (b) 2.75%

The best I can explain: Sulphur content in the cement is calculated as sulphur trioxide. Total sulphur content in the cement should not be more than 2.75%.