Discussion
Testing a cement's performance in the concrete that will actually be built requires
Answer: A
Correct answer: a trial mix using the intended materials and proportions
A mortar cube result characterises the cement under standard conditions with standard sand; it does not predict what the same cement will do with a particular aggregate, water-cement ratio, admixture and placing method. Only a trial mix with the intended materials answers that, and it is why trial mixes are required for structural concrete however well the cement has been certified.
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