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During lime concreting in foundation coarse aggregate shall be of hard, well-burnt or over-burnt brick ballast of __________ mm gauge.

During lime concreting in foundation coarse aggregate shall be of hard, well-burnt or over-burnt brick ballast of __________ mm gauge. Correct Answer 40 mm

It shall be deep cherry red or copper colour and shall be clean, free from dust, dirt, and other foreign matters. It shall be homogeneous in texture and rough cubical in shape. Ballast which appears porous or shows signs of saltpeter shall not be used.

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