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Which of the following is a disadvantage of Asbestos cement pipe?

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Which of the following is a disadvantage of Asbestos cement pipe?

(a) They are light weight

(b) They have smooth internal surface

(c) They are anti corrosive

(d) They are soft and brittle.

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Right option is (d) They are soft and brittle.

The best explanation: The disadvantage of Asbestos cement pipe is that it is soft and brittle, so they are weak under impact loading due to moving traffic.

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