{"id":6412,"date":"2024-04-15T02:28:20","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T02:28:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=6412"},"modified":"2024-04-15T02:28:20","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T02:28:20","slug":"which-of-the-following-cements-is-suitable-for-use-in-massive-concrete-structures-such-as-large-dams-a-ordinary-portland-cement-b-low-heat-cement-c-rapid-hardening-cement-d-sulphate-resisting-cem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-of-the-following-cements-is-suitable-for-use-in-massive-concrete-structures-such-as-large-dams-a-ordinary-portland-cement-b-low-heat-cement-c-rapid-hardening-cement-d-sulphate-resisting-cem\/","title":{"rendered":"Which of the following cements is suitable for use in massive concrete structures such as large dams? A. Ordinary Portland cement B. Low heat cement C. Rapid hardening cement D. Sulphate resisting cement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n    <!-- Check if it's an AMP page -->\r\n            <!-- Non-AMP version -->\r\n        <div class=\"mcq-container\" data-quiz-id=\"quizState_6a9d169a50de7\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option1\" data-is-correct=\"true\">\r\n                    Ordinary Portland cement                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option2\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Low heat cement                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option3\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Rapid hardening cement                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option4\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Sulphate resisting cement                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n            <!-- Feedback messages for non-AMP -->\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"wrong\">Answer is Right!<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"right\">Answer is Wrong!<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <script>\r\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\r\n            var containers = document.querySelectorAll('.mcq-container');\r\n\r\n            containers.forEach(function(container) {\r\n                var options = container.querySelectorAll('.option');\r\n                var feedbackSelect = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"select\"]');\r\n                var feedbackWrong = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"wrong\"]');\r\n                var feedbackRight = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"right\"]');\r\n\r\n                options.forEach(function(option) {\r\n                    option.addEventListener('click', function() {\r\n                        var selectedOption = option.getAttribute('data-option-key');\r\n                        var isCorrect = option.getAttribute('data-is-correct') === 'true';\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Remove previous selections\r\n                        options.forEach(function(opt) {\r\n                            opt.classList.remove('correct', 'incorrect');\r\n                        });\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Add the correct\/incorrect class\r\n                        if (isCorrect) {\r\n                            option.classList.add('correct');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = false;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = true;\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            option.classList.add('incorrect');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = true;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = false;\r\n                        }\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Hide select feedback\r\n                        feedbackSelect.hidden = true;\r\n                    });\r\n                });\r\n            });\r\n        });\r\n        <\/script>\r\n    \r\n    <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>A. Ordinary Portland cement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ordinary Portland cement (OPC) is the most common type of cement used in construction. It is a basic ingredient in concrete, mortar, and grout. OPC is made by heating <div class=\"youtube-subscribe-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCNHT8lW-JmLC68rjBfZhdkg?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"youtube-subscribe-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"youtube-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M549.7 124.1c-6.3-23.7-24.8-42.3-48.3-48.6C458.8 64 288 64 288 64S117.2 64 74.6 75.5c-23.5 6.3-42 24.9-48.3 48.6-11.4 42.9-11.4 132.3-11.4 132.3s0 89.4 11.4 132.3c6.3 23.7 24.8 41.5 48.3 47.8C117.2 448 288 448 288 448s170.8 0 213.4-11.5c23.5-6.3 42-24.2 48.3-47.8 11.4-42.9 11.4-132.3 11.4-132.3s0-89.4-11.4-132.3zm-317.5 213.5V175.2l142.7 81.2-142.7 81.2z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Subscribe on YouTube\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> limestone and clay to high temperatures, and then grinding the resulting clinker into a fine powder.<\/p>\n<p>OPC is suitable for use in massive concrete structures such as large dams because it is strong and durable. It is also relatively inexpensive and easy to use.<\/p>\n<p>Low heat cement is a type of cement that produces less heat when it is mixed with water. This makes it less likely to cause cracking in concrete structures. Low heat cement is often used in large concrete structures, such as dams and bridges.<\/p>\n<p>Rapid hardening cement is a type of cement that sets and hardens more quickly than ordinary Portland cement. 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