Q. According to Lamond and Pielert, it’s the ____ that exhibits creep upon application of load on a concrete specimen.

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Q. When concrete is loaded it experiences a large strain upon loading known as _____________

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Q. Aggregate has therefore a direct effect on the long-term deformations of concrete because __________

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Q. Creep ___ as the age of application of load _____

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Q. The __________ the aggregate, the ________ is the magnitude of creep.

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Q. The _________ the modulus of elasticity the _________ is the creep.

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Q. A ________ paste structure undergoes ________ creep.

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Q. Creep is _________ to the strength of concrete.

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Q. The rate of creep rapidly ________ with time.

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Q. Aggregates with moisture movement and _________ elastic modulus cause a _________ amount of creep.

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Q. The rate of creep generally _________ with the _________ of the size of aggregates.

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Q. Static modulus of elasticity of concrete has been related to its ___________

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Q. Coefficient of thermal expansion of concrete is ________ coefficient of thermal expansion in aggregates.

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Q. Shrinkage is the reduction in the volume of a fresh hardened concrete exposed to ambient temp and humidity.

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Q. How many types of shrinkages, caused due to loss of water?

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Q. How many types of shrinkages, caused due to cooling and carbonation?

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Q. Reduction in the volume due to shrinkage causes ____________

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Q. Volumetric strain is equal to ___________ times the linear strain.

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Q. In practice, shrinkage is measured simply as a ____________

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Q. Shrinkage in concrete is caused mainly by a loss of water by evaporation or by hydration of cement.

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