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This section includes 5 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Construction Materials knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
The finer the material, the more will be increasing volume for a given moisture content and this phenomenon is known as the _____________ |
| A. | Shrinkage of sand |
| B. | Contraction of sand |
| C. | Bulking of sand |
| D. | Expansion of sand |
| Answer» D. Expansion of sand | |
| 2. |
The presence of moisture in the sand _____________ the volume of the sand. |
| A. | Increases |
| B. | Decreases |
| C. | Shrink |
| D. | Contract |
| Answer» B. Decreases | |
| 3. |
In ________ test, the workability of concrete is measured in the terms of internal energy required to compact the concrete fully. |
| A. | Compaction factor test |
| B. | Vee-bee test |
| C. | Rotating table test |
| D. | Slump cone test |
| Answer» B. Vee-bee test | |
| 4. |
The ratio of the amount of water to the amount of cement by weight is termed as the _______ |
| A. | Aggregate-sand ratio |
| B. | Water-cement ratio |
| C. | Cement-water ratio |
| D. | Sand-aggregate ratio |
| Answer» C. Cement-water ratio | |
| 5. |
According to the __________ law given by Abram as a result of many experiments, the strength of well compacted concrete with good workability is dependent only on the water cement ratio. |
| A. | Water-cement ratio |
| B. | Cement content |
| C. | Water-sand ratio |
| D. | Water content |
| Answer» B. Cement content | |