What is the weakest property of concrete? The compressive strength of the coarse aggregate The compressive strength of the cement paste The bond between the cement paste and the aggregate The shear strength of the coarse aggregate

What is the weakest property of concrete? The compressive strength of the coarse aggregate The compressive strength of the cement paste The bond between the cement paste and the aggregate The shear strength of the coarse aggregate

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What is the weakest property of concrete?

The compressive strength of the coarse aggregate
The compressive strength of the cement paste
The bond between the cement paste and the aggregate
The shear strength of the coarse aggregate

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