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  • If aggregates completely pass through a sieve of size 75 mm and are retained on a sieve of size 60 mm, the particular aggregate will be flaky if its minimum dimension is less than


  • Options
  • A. 20.5 mm
  • B. 30.5 mm
  • C. 40.5 mm
  • D. 50.5 mm
  • E. none of these.

  • Correct Answer
  • 40.5 mm 


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    • 1. Pozzolanic properties exist in

    • Options
    • A. shales
    • B. fly ash
    • C. pumicite
    • D. diatomaceous clay
    • E. all the above.
    • Discuss
    • 2. For the construction of the retaining structures, the type of concrete mix to be used, is

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    • A. 1 : 3 : 6
    • B. 1 : 2 :4
    • C. 1 : : 3
    • D. 1 : l : 2
    • E. 1 : 4 : 8.
    • Discuss
    • 3. If fineness modulus of sand is 2.5, it is graded as

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    • A. very fine sand
    • B. fine sand
    • C. medium sand
    • D. coarse sand
    • E. very coarse sand.
    • Discuss
    • 4. Vicat apparatus is used for

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    • A. fineness test
    • B. consistency test
    • C. test for setting time
    • D. test for tensile strength
    • E. none of these.
    • Discuss
    • 5. An aggregate which passes through 25 mm I.S. sieve and is retained on 20 mm sieve, is said to be flaky if its least dimension is less than

    • Options
    • A. 22.5 mm
    • B. 18.5 mm
    • C. 16.5 mm
    • D. 15.5 mm
    • E. 13.5 mm.
    • Discuss
    • 6. Workability improved by adding

    • Options
    • A. fly ash
    • B. hydrated lime
    • C. calcium chloride
    • D. bentonite
    • E. all the above.
    • Discuss
    • 7. The dimensions of a 35 litre forma for measuring aggregates by volume, are :

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    • A. length 30 cm, breadth 25 cm, height 30 cm
    • B. length 39 cm, breadth 25 cm, height 32 cm
    • C. length 27 cm, breadth 27 cm, height 48 cm
    • D. length 220 cm, breadth 25 cm, height 40 cm
    • E. none of these.
    • Discuss
    • 8. For the construction of thin R.C.C. structures, the type of cement to be avoided, is

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    • A. ordinary Portland cement
    • B. rapid hardening cement
    • C. low heat cement
    • D. blast furnace slag cement
    • E. sulphate resisting cement.
    • Discuss
    • 9. Pick up the correct statement from the following:

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    • A. The concrete gains strength due to hydration of cement
    • B. The concrete cured at a temperature below 23°C, gains strength up to 28 days
    • C. The concrete does not set at freezing point
    • D. The strength of concrete increases with its age
    • E. All the above.
    • Discuss
    • 10. Concrete gains strength due to

    • Options
    • A. chemical reaction of cement with sand and coarse aggregates
    • B. evaporation of water from concrete
    • C. hydration of cement
    • D. All the above.
    • Discuss


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