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  • Question
  • Pick up the correct statement from the following:


  • Options
  • 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. 


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    • 1. The aggregate impact value of the aggregate used in

    • Options
    • 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.
    • Discuss
    • 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.
    • Discuss
    • 3. 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
    • 4. 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
    • 5. '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
    • 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

    • Options
    • A. 20 mm particles
    • B. 10 mm particles
    • C. 4.75 mm particles
    • D. all the above.
    • Discuss
    • 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.
    • Discuss
    • 8. Sands of zone I are

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    • A. coarse
    • B. medium
    • C. medium to fine
    • D. fine.
    • Discuss
    • 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.
    • Discuss
    • 10. The impurity of mixing water which affects the setting time and strength of concrete, is

    • Options
    • A. sodium sulphates
    • B. sodium chlorides
    • C. sodium carbonates and bicarbonates
    • D. calcium chorides
    • E. calcium bicarbonates
    • Discuss


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