Explore topic-wise MCQs in Construction Materials.

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1.

The Unit Weight of no fines concrete is about ________ of the Unit Weight of conventional concrete.

A. 2/3
B. 3/2
C. 1/2
D. 3/4
Answer» B. 3/2
2.

The use of reinforcement in the no-fines concrete is generally ________

A. Economical
B. Recommended
C. Not recommended
D. Corrosion proof
Answer» D. Corrosion proof
3.

As no-fines concrete has little or no ___________ in the fresh state, it requires long time for the removal of forms.

A. Adhesion
B. Cohesion
C. Shrinkage
D. Swelling
Answer» C. Shrinkage
4.

The use of lightweight concrete results in the reduction of cost to the extent of about _______

A. 30% – 40%
B. 50-60%
C. 10-20%
D. 70-80%
Answer» B. 50-60%
5.

The concrete having bulk density between 5 kN/m3 to 18 kN/m3 is known as _________

A. Coloured concrete
B. Lightweight concrete
C. No-fines concrete
D. Heavyweight concrete
Answer» C. No-fines concrete
6.

THE_UNIT_WEIGHT_OF_NO_FINES_CONCRETE_IS_ABOUT__________OF_THE_UNIT_WEIGHT_OF_CONVENTIONAL_CONCRETE.?$

A. 2/3
B. 3/2
C. 1/2
D. 3/4
Answer» B. 3/2
7.

The use of reinforcement in the no-fines concrete is generally _______?

A. Economical
B. Recommended
C. Not recommended
D. Corrosion proof
Answer» D. Corrosion proof
8.

As no-fines concrete has little or no ___________ in the fresh state, it requires long time for the removal of forms?

A. Adhesion
B. Cohesion
C. Shrinkage
D. Swelling
Answer» C. Shrinkage
9.

As compared to conventional concrete, the ________ of no fines concrete is relatively low.

A. Swelling due to absorption
B. Drying shrinkage
C. Capillary action
D. Water transmission
Answer» C. Capillary action
10.

The ________ Concrete consist of cement, coarse aggregate and water.

A. Heavyweight concrete
B. Lightweight concrete
C. Coloured concrete
D. No-fines concrete
Answer» E.
11.

The use of lightweight concrete results in the reduction of cost to the extent of about _______ percentage.

A. 30% – 40%
B. 50-60%
C. 10-20%
D. 70-80%
Answer» B. 50-60%
12.

The only drawback of lightweight concrete is that the ___________

A. Depth of carbonation
B. Heavy absorption
C. Desalination
D. Oxidation
Answer» B. Heavy absorption
13.

The sound absorption coefficient of lightweight concrete is nearly ___________ than that of ordinary concrete.

A. Twice
B. Thrice
C. Equal
D. Eight times
Answer» B. Thrice
14.

The sound absorption of light weight concrete is _________

A. Medium
B. Bad
C. Good
D. Cannot say
Answer» D. Cannot say
15.

The concrete having bulk density between 5 kN/m3 to 18 kN/m3 is known as _________

A. Coloured concrete
B. Lightweight concrete
C. No-fines concrete
D. Heavyweight concrete
Answer» C. No-fines concrete