Shrinkage in concrete can be reduced by using
(i) Low water cement ratio (ii) More amount of cement in the concrete
(iii) Presaturated aggregates
[ A ] i
[ B ] i and ii
[ C ] i and iii
[ D ] i, ii and iii

1 Answer

Answer :

[ C ] i and iii

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