Explore topic-wise MCQs in Concrete Technology.

This section includes 15 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Concrete Technology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

When sand is fully dry then it’s volume is ____________

A. Equal
B. Less
C. More
D. Can’t say
Answer» B. Less
2.

If the moisture content of 5 to 10% by weight, then the bulking of sand is increased by __________

A. 20
B. 30
C. 40
D. 50
Answer» E.
3.

Which apparatus we don’t need to calculate the bulking of fine aggregates?

A. Measuring cylinder
B. Weighing balance
C. Steel rule
D. Vicat’s mould
Answer» E.
4.

If h = height of sand when moist and h1 is the height when saturated then what is the percentage of bulking?

A. {(h-h1)/h1}*100
B. {(h1-h)/h1}*100
C. {(h-h1)/h}*100
D. {(h1-h)/h}*100
Answer» B. {(h1-h)/h1}*100
5.

Fine aggregate do not show any bulking when it is absolutely dry.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
6.

IF_THE_MOISTURE_CONTENT_OF_5_TO_10%_BY_WEIGHT,_THEN_THE_BULKING_OF_SAND_IS_INCREASED_BY___________?$

A. 20
B. 30
C. 40
D. 50
Answer» E.
7.

When_sand_is_fully_dry_then_it’s_volume_is_____________$#

A. Equal
B. Less
C. More
D. Can’t say
Answer» B. Less
8.

What is bulking of coarse aggregates?

A. More than sand
B. Less than sand
C. Equal than sand
D. Negligible
Answer» E.
9.

Which apparatus we don’t need to calculate the bulking of fine aggregates?$

A. Measuring cylinder
B. Weighing balance
C. Steel rule
D. Vicat’s mould
Answer» E.
10.

If h= height of sand when moist and h1 is the height when saturated then what is the percentage of bulking?

A. {(h-h1)/h1}*100
B. {(h1-h)/h1}*100
C. {(h-h1)/h}*100
D. {(h1-h)/h}*100
Answer» B. {(h1-h)/h1}*100
11.

Fine sand bulks __________ than coarse sand.

A. Less
B. More
C. Equal
D. Depends on volume
Answer» C. Equal
12.

Bulking ___________ with increase in moisture.

A. Increase
B. Decrease
C. First increase then decrease
D. First decrease then increase
Answer» D. First decrease then increase
13.

What is the percentage of bulk if fine aggregates manufactured by extremely fine sand?

A. 20
B. 30
C. 40
D. 50
Answer» D. 50
14.

“Fine aggregate do not show any bulking when it is absolutely dry”. Is this statement true or false?$

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
15.

What do you mean by bulking?

A. The volume increase of fine aggregate due to presence of moisture content in it
B. The moisture present in aggregate forms a film around each particle
C. Fine aggregate shows completely realistic volume
D. The state of setting someone or something apart from others
Answer» B. The moisture present in aggregate forms a film around each particle