Concrete Technology MCQs

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Q121.
The void ratio of

a.

single size coarse aggregate is roughly 0.45.

b.

graded coarse aggregate is roughly 0.040

c.

fine aggregate is roughly 0.45

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q122.
The type of aggregates not suitable for high strength concrete and for pavements subjected to tension, is

a.

rounded aggregate

b.

irregular aggregate

c.

angular aggregate

d.

flaky aggregate

Discuss
Answer: (a).rounded aggregate
Q123.
The aggregate containing moisture in pores and having its suface dry, is known as

a.

moist aggregates

b.

very dry aggregates

c.

dry aggregates

d.

saturated surface dry aggregate

Discuss
Answer: (d).saturated surface dry aggregate
Q124.
The commercial name of white and coloured cement in India, is

a.

colocrete

b.

rainbow cement

c.

silvicrete

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q125.
Pick up the correct statement from the following:

a.

An increase in water content must be accompanied by an increase in cement content

b.

Angular and rough aggregates reduce the workability of the concrete

c.

Large size aggregates increase the workability due to lesser surface area

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
Q126.
To hydrate 500kg of cement full water needed, is

a.

100 kg

b.

110 kg

c.

120 kg

d.

130 kg

Discuss
Answer: (d).130 kg
Q127.
Slump test of concrete is a meausre ofits

a.

consistency

b.

compressive strength

c.

tensile strength

d.

impact value.

Discuss
Answer: (a).consistency
Q128.
According to Water-Cement Ratio Law, the strength of workable plastic concrete

a.

depends upon the amount of water used in the mix

b.

does not depend upon the quality of cement mixed with aggregates

c.

does not depend upon the quanity of cement mixed with aggregates

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q129.
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:

a.

In properly graded aggregates, bulk density is more

b.

In single size aggregates, bulk density is least

c.

In single size aggregates, bulk density is maximum

d.

None of these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).In single size aggregates, bulk density is maximum
Q130.
Saw dust can be rendered chemically inert by boiling it in water containing

a.

ferrous sulphate

b.

potassium chloride

c.

ammonia

d.

nitric acid

Discuss
Answer: (a).ferrous sulphate
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