Slump cone test is used to determine
[ A ] Shrinkage of concrete mix
[ B ] Creep of concrete
[ C ] Workability of concrete mix
[ D ] Soundness of concrete

1 Answer

Answer :

[ C ] Workability of concrete mix

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