Rich cement mortars are more liable to cracking as compared to lean mortars because rich mortars have

Rich cement mortars are more liable to cracking as compared to lean mo

1.	Rich cement mortars are more liable to cracking as compared to lean mortars because rich mortars have
A.	High shrinkage
B.	Less strength
C.	Both (A) and (B)
D.	None of above
Answer» B. Less strength

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