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Sand generally contains salt if it is obtained from:
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A. nala beds
B. river beds
C. sea beds
D. all the above
E. none of these.
Correct Answer
sea beds
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1. A concrete using an air entrained cement
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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.
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Correct Answer: is more plastic and workable
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.
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Correct Answer: All the above.
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.
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Correct Answer: plastic
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.
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Correct Answer: magnesium oxide
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).
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Correct Answer: Construction joint
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.
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Correct Answer: All the above.
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.
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Correct Answer: pressure compaction of the bags on lower layers
8. Di-calcium silicate (C
2
S)
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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.
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Correct Answer: generates less heat of hydration
9. The concrete mix which causes difficulty in obtaining a smooth finish, possess
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A. segregation
B. internal friction
C. hardness
D. bleeding
E. none of these.
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Correct Answer: hardness
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.
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Correct Answer: all the above.
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