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  • An aggregate is said to be flaky if its least dimension is less than


  • Options
  • A. 1/5th of mean dimension
  • B. 2/5th of mean dimension
  • C. 3/5th of mean dimension
  • D. 4/5th of mean dimension
  • E. none of these.

  • Correct Answer
  • 3/5th of mean dimension 


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    • 1. Transport of concrete by pumps, is done for a distance of

    • Options
    • A. 100 m
    • B. 200 m
    • C. 300 m
    • D. 400 m
    • E. none of these.
    • Discuss
    • 2. The standard sand now a days used in India, is obtained from

    • Options
    • A. Jaipur (Rajasthan)
    • B. Jullundur (Punjab)
    • C. Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh)
    • D. Ennore (Madras)
    • E. Cuttuck (Orissa).
    • Discuss
    • 3. Under normal conditions using an ordinary cement, the period of removal of the form work, is :

    • Options
    • A. 7 days for beam soffits
    • B. 14 days for bottom slabs of spans 4.6 m and more
    • C. 21 days for bottom beams over 6 m spans
    • D. 2 days for vertical sides of columns
    • E. all the above.
    • Discuss
    • 4. The rock which is not calcareous, is :

    • Options
    • A. lime stone
    • B. macl
    • C. chalk
    • D. laterite
    • E. none of these.
    • Discuss
    • 5. M10 grade of concrete approximates

    • Options
    • A. 1 : 3 : 6 mix
    • B. 1 : 1 : 2 mix
    • C. 1 : 2 : 4 mix
    • D. 1 : 1.5 : 3 mix
    • E. none of these.
    • Discuss
    • 6. Vicat's apparatus is used for

    • Options
    • A. fineness test
    • B. consistency test
    • C. setting time test
    • D. soundness test
    • E. compressive strength test.
    • Discuss
    • 7. To ensure constant moisture content in aggregates

    • Options
    • A. area of each aggregate pile should be large
    • B. height of each aggregate pile should not exceed 1.50 m
    • C. aggregate pile should be left for 24 hours before aggregates are used
    • D. conical heaps of aggregates should be avoided to prevent moisture variation
    • E. all the above.
    • Discuss
    • 8. While compacting the concrete by a mechanical vibrator, the slump should not exceed

    • Options
    • A. 2.5 cm
    • B. 5.0 cm
    • C. 7.5 cm
    • D. 10 cm
    • E. 15 cm
    • Discuss
    • 9. Construction joints are generally provided in concrete

    • Options
    • A. roads
    • B. retaining walls
    • C. lining of canals
    • D. lining of tunnels
    • E. all the above.
    • Discuss
    • 10. For quality control of Portland cement, the test essentially done is

    • Options
    • A. setting time
    • B. soundness
    • C. tensile strength
    • D. consistency
    • E. all the above.
    • Discuss


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