A concrete surface that becomes dusty because the cement paste is weak and easily abraded is commonly described as

Correct answer: D. Dusting

  • A. Curling
  • B. Scaling
  • C. Crazing
  • D. Dusting

Explanation

Dusting is the formation of a weak, powdery surface layer that can result from excess water, poor finishing or inadequate curing. Scaling is the flaking of surface layers, crazing is fine random cracking, and curling is slab deformation.

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