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  • 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.

  • Correct Answer
  • sea beds 


  • Concrete Technology problems


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    • 1. 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
    • 2. Pick up the correct statement from the following:

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

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    • A. dry
    • B. earth moist
    • C. semi-plastic
    • D. plastic
    • E. none of these.
    • Discuss
    • 4. The minimum percentage of chemical ingredient of cement is that of

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

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    • A. Contraction joint
    • B. Expansion joint
    • C. Construction joint
    • D. both (a) and (b)
    • E. both (6) and (c).
    • Discuss
    • 6. Pick up the correct statement from the following:

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    • 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
    • 7. 'Ware house pack' of cement means

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    • 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
    • 8. Di-calcium silicate (C2S)

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    • A. hydrates rapidly
    • B. generates less heat of hydration
    • C. hardens rapidly
    • D. provides less ultimate strength to cement
    • E. has less resistance to sulphate attack.
    • Discuss
    • 9. The concrete mix which causes difficulty in obtaining a smooth finish, possess

    • Options
    • A. segregation
    • B. internal friction
    • C. hardness
    • D. bleeding
    • E. none of these.
    • Discuss
    • 10. The specifications of a cement bag for storage, are

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    • A. weight 50 kg
    • B. height 18 cm
    • C. plan area 3000 sq. cm
    • D. volume 35 litres
    • E. all the above.
    • Discuss


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