The factor which affects workability, is (A) Water content and its temperature (B) Shape and size of the aggregates (C) Air entraining agents (D) All the above

The factor which affects workability, is
(A) Water content and its temperature
(B) Shape and size of the aggregates
(C) Air entraining agents
(D) All the above
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(D) All the above
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