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  • Question
  • 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.

  • Correct Answer
  • all the above. 


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    • 1. 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
    • 2. 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.
    • Discuss
    • 3. 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
    • 4. 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
    • 5. Under normal conditions using an ordinary cement, the period of removal of the form work, is :

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    • 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
    • 6. 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
    • 7. 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
    • 8. 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
    • 9. The maximum amount of dust which may be permitted in aggregates is

    • Options
    • A. 5% of the total aggregates for low workability with a coarse grading
    • B. 10% of the total aggregates for low workability with a fine grading
    • C. 20% of the total aggregates for a mix having high workability with fine grading
    • D. all the above.
    • Discuss
    • 10. Pick up the correct statement from the following:

    • Options
    • A. Insufficient quantity of water makes the concrete mix harsh
    • B. Insufficient quantity of water makes the concrete unworkable
    • C. Excess quantity of water makes the concrete segregated
    • D. Excess quantity of water causes bleeding in concrete
    • E. All the above.
    • Discuss


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