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Pick up the correct statement from the following:
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A. The bulk density of fine aggregate is usually about 10 per cent more than that of coarse aggregate of similar composition
B. The specific gravity of aggregate is important for the determination of the moisture content
C. The absorption and porosity of an aggregate influence the property of the concrete
D. A highly absorptive aggregate reduces the workability of concrete considerably
E. All the above.
Correct Answer
All the above.
Concrete Technology problems
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1. The aggregate impact value of the aggregate used in
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A. building concrete is less than 45
B. road pavement concrete is less than 30
C. runway concrete is less than 30
D. all the above.
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Correct Answer: all the above.
2. 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.
3. 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
4. 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
5. '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
6. If a grading curve is horizontal bet-wen the portions of 20 mm I.S. Sieve and 4.75 mm I.S. Sieve, the graded aggregates do not contain
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A. 20 mm particles
B. 10 mm particles
C. 4.75 mm particles
D. all the above.
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Correct Answer: all the above.
7. Le-Chatelier's apparatus is used for testing
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A. soundness of cement
B. hardness of cement
C. strength of cement
D. durability of cement.
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Correct Answer: soundness of cement
8. Sands of zone I are
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A. coarse
B. medium
C. medium to fine
D. fine.
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Correct Answer: coarse
9. The lower water cement ratio in concrete, introduces
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A. smaller creep and shrinkage
B. greater density and smaller permeability
C. improved frost resistance
D. greater wear resistance and improved bond strength
E. all the above.
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Correct Answer: all the above.
10. The impurity of mixing water which affects the setting time and strength of concrete, is
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A. sodium sulphates
B. sodium chlorides
C. sodium carbonates and bicarbonates
D. calcium chorides
E. calcium bicarbonates
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Correct Answer: sodium carbonates and bicarbonates
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