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For construction of structures under water, the type of lime used is ______
- Ahydraulic lime
- Bfat lime
- Cquick lime
- Dpure lime
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Hydraulic Lime:
This lime contains clay and some amount of ferrous oxide. It sets under water and hence also known as water lime. Depending upon the percentage of clay Indian Standard has divided hydraulic lime in three classes namely:
Class A – Eminently hydraulic
Class B – Semi Hydraulic
Class C – Non-hydraulic (or Fat lime)
This lime contains clay and some amount of ferrous oxide. It sets under water and hence also known as water lime. Depending upon the percentage of clay Indian Standard has divided hydraulic lime in three classes namely:
Class A – Eminently hydraulic
Class B – Semi Hydraulic
Class C – Non-hydraulic (or Fat lime)