Concrete Technology MCQs

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Q31.
The process of proper and accurate measurement of concrete ingredients for uniformity of proportion, is known

a.

grading

b.

curing

c.

mixing

d.

batching

Discuss
Answer: (d).batching
Q32.
Pick up the correct statement from the following:

a.

Insufficient quantity of water makes the concrete mix harsh

b.

Insufficient quantity of water makes the concrete unworkable

c.

Excess quantity of water makes the concrete segregated

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
Q33.
The preliminary test is repeated if the difference of compressive strength of three test specimens, exceeds

a.

5 kg/cm²

b.

8 kg/cm²

c.

10 kg/cm²

d.

15 kg/cm²

Discuss
Answer: (d).15 kg/cm²
Q34.
Pick up the correct proportions of chemical ingredients of cement

a.

Lime : Silica : Alumina : Iron oxide : 63 : 22 : 6 : 3

b.

Silica : Lime : Alumina : Iron oxide : 63 : 22 : 6 : 3

c.

Alumina : Silica : Lime : Iron oxide : 63 : 22 : 6 : 3

d.

Iron oxide : Alumina : Silica : Lime : 63 : 22 : 6 : 3

Discuss
Answer: (a).Lime : Silica : Alumina : Iron oxide : 63 : 22 : 6 : 3
Q35.
Transport of concrete by pumps, is done for a distance of

a.

100 m

b.

200 m

c.

300 m

d.

400 m

Discuss
Answer: (d).400 m
Q36.
Slump test is done for

a.

clay

b.

sand

c.

lime

d.

concrete.

Discuss
Answer: (d).concrete.
Q37.
The high strength of rapid hardening cement at early stage, is due to its

a.

finer grinding

b.

burning at high temperature

c.

increased lime cement

d.

higher content of tricalcium.

Discuss
Answer: (c).increased lime cement
Q38.
Pick up the correct statement from the following:

a.

The weight of ingredients of concrete mix, is taken in kilograms

b.

Water and aggregates are measured in litres

c.

The finished concrete is measured in cubic metres

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
Q39.
Construction joints are provided

a.

where B.M. and S.F. are small

b.

where the member is supported by other member

c.

at 18 m apart in huge structures

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q40.
An aggregate is said to be flaky if its least dimension is less than

a.

1/5th of mean dimension

b.

2/5th of mean dimension

c.

3/5th of mean dimension

d.

4/5th of mean dimension

Discuss
Answer: (c).3/5th of mean dimension
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