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  • 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.

  • Correct Answer
  • all the above. 


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    • 1. 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
    • 2. Construction joints are generally provided in concrete

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    • A. roads
    • B. retaining walls
    • C. lining of canals
    • D. lining of tunnels
    • E. all the above.
    • Discuss
    • 3. 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
    • 4. To ensure constant moisture content in aggregates

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    • 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
    • 5. Vicat's apparatus is used for

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    • A. fineness test
    • B. consistency test
    • C. setting time test
    • D. soundness test
    • E. compressive strength test.
    • Discuss
    • 6. Pick up the correct statement from the following:

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    • 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
    • 7. For the construction of cement concrete floor, the maximum permissible size of aggregate, is

    • Options
    • A. 4 mm
    • B. 6 mm
    • C. 8 mm
    • D. 10 mm
    • E. 12 mm
    • Discuss
    • 8. For road pavements, the cement generally used, is

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    • A. ordinary Portland cement
    • B. rapid hardening cement
    • C. low heat cement
    • D. blast furnace slag cement
    • E. none of these.
    • Discuss
    • 9. Pick up the correct proportions of chemical ingredients of cement

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    • A. Lime : Silica : Alumina : Iron oxide : 63 : 22 : 6 : 3
    • B. Silica : Lime : Alumina : Iron oxide : 63 : 22 : 6 : 3
    • C. Alumina : Silica : Lime : Iron oxide : 63 : 22 : 6 : 3
    • D. Iron oxide : Alumina : Silica : Lime : 63 : 22 : 6 : 3
    • Discuss
    • 10. If X, Y and Z are the fineness modulli of coarse, fine and combined aggregates, the percentage (P) of fine aggregates to combined aggregates, is

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    • A.
    • B.
    • C.
    • D.
    • E.
    • Discuss


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