Which of the following statements is correct? (a) Sulphate resisting cement is particularly used for canal lining. (b) Low heat cement should not be used for thin concrete structures. (c) Rapid hardening cement should not be used for massive concrete structures (d) All of the above

Which of the following statements is correct?
(a) Sulphate resisting cement is particularly used for canal lining.
(b) Low heat cement should not be used for thin concrete structures.
(c) Rapid hardening cement should not be used for massive concrete structures
(d) All of the above
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(d) All of the above
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