Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers (4th Edition)
4th Edition
ISBN: 9780134320533
Author: Michael S. Mamlouk, John P. Zaniewski
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 6, Problem 6.11QP
What is a false set of portland cement? State one reason for false set. If false set is encountered at the job site, what would you do?
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