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Suggest the type of cement used for the following : (i) For modular construction where form work needs to be removed early for re-use. . (ii) Mass concreting such as construction of dam. (iii) Decorative works in external surfaces of building. (iv) Cementing the oil well.
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i) For modular construction where form work needs to be removed early for reuse. – Rapid Hardening Cement

ii) Mass concreting such as construction of dam. – Low heat cement.

iii) Decorative works in external surfaces of building – Coloured cement.

iv) Cementing the oil well. – Oil Well Cement. 
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