Bureau of Indian Standards stipulated the code to Ordinary Portland Cement 33 Grade named IS 269 1989. You can download
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Concrete is the most commonly used material in the construction of any structure. Concrete is made by mixing coarse cement, fine aggregate and coarse aggregate with water. On mixing, above all constitutes, fresh concrete liberates heat which is known as heat of hydration.
Bureau of Indian Standards stipulated the code to Ordinary Portland Cement 33 Grade named IS 269 1989. You can download
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