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  • Concrete is unsuitable for compaction by a vibrator if it is


  • Options
  • A. dry
  • B. earth moist
  • C. semi-plastic
  • D. plastic
  • E. none of these.

  • Correct Answer
  • plastic 


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    • 1. The minimum percentage of chemical ingredient of cement is that of

    • Options
    • A. magnesium oxide
    • B. iron oxide
    • C. alumina
    • D. lime
    • E. silica.
    • Discuss
    • 2. The surface where two successive placements of concrete meet, is known as

    • Options
    • A. Contraction joint
    • B. Expansion joint
    • C. Construction joint
    • D. both (a) and (b)
    • E. both (6) and (c).
    • Discuss
    • 3. For a concrete mix 1:3:6 and water cement ratio 0.6 both by weight, the quantity of water required per bag, is

    • Options
    • A. 10 kg
    • B. 12 kg
    • C. 14 kg
    • D. 16 kg
    • E. 20 kg
    • Discuss
    • 4. Curing of pavements, floors, roofs and slabs, is done by

    • Options
    • A. membrane method
    • B. ponding method
    • C. covering surface with bags
    • D. sprinkling water method
    • E. shading concrete method.
    • Discuss
    • 5. In the method of voids for determination of the quantity of cement paste, it is assumed that

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    • A. Voids in coarse aggregates are filled by fine aggregates
    • B. Voids in fine aggregates are filled by the cement paste
    • C. Volume of fine aggregates is equal to total voids in coarse aggregates plus 10% extra
    • D. Volume of cement paste required is equal to total volume of voids in fine aggregates plus 15% extra
    • E. All the above.
    • Discuss
    • 6. Pick up the correct statement from the following:

    • Options
    • A. The quality of water governs the strength of concrete
    • B. The quantity of water required for concreting, depends upon the grading of aggregate amd method of compaction
    • C. 10% excess of water reduces the strength of concrete by 15%
    • D. 30% excess of water reduces the strength of concrete by 50%
    • E. All the above.
    • Discuss
    • 7. A concrete using an air entrained cement

    • Options
    • A. has strength less than 10% to 15%
    • B. has more resistance to weathering
    • C. is more plastic and workable
    • D. is free from segregation and bleeding
    • E. all the above.
    • Discuss
    • 8. Sand generally contains salt if it is obtained from:

    • Options
    • A. nala beds
    • B. river beds
    • C. sea beds
    • D. all the above
    • E. none of these.
    • Discuss
    • 9. Pick up the correct statement from the following:

    • Options
    • A. Continuous grading is not necessary for obtaining a minimum of air voids
    • B. The omission of a certain size of aggregate is shown by a straight horizontal line on the grading curve
    • C. The omission of a certain size of aggregate in concrete increases the workability but also increases the liability to segregation
    • D. All the above.
    • Discuss
    • 10. 'Ware house pack' of cement means

    • Options
    • A. full capacity of the ware house
    • B. pressure exertion of the bags of upper layers
    • C. pressure compaction of the bags on lower layers
    • D. packing the ware house
    • E. none of these.
    • Discuss


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