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This section includes 263 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Concrete Technology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
251. |
High percentage of tricalcium silicate and low percentage of dicalcium silicate in cement results in |
A. | rapid hardening |
B. | high erly strength |
C. | high heat generation |
D. | none of these |
Answer» E. | |
252. |
The compaction factor is the ratio of weight of partially compacted concrete to the weight of fully compacted concrete. |
A. | Yes |
B. | No |
Answer» B. No | |
253. |
The sum of percentages of all deleterious materials in the aggregate shall not exceed |
A. | 5% |
B. | 10% |
C. | 15% |
D. | 20% |
Answer» B. 10% | |
254. |
The maximum quantity of aggregate per 50 kg of cement should not exceed |
A. | 100 kg |
B. | 200 kg |
C. | 350 kg |
D. | 450 kg |
Answer» E. | |
255. |
The diameter of the pipe line used for transportation of concrete by pumps should not exceed |
A. | 10 cm |
B. | 20 cm |
C. | 30 cm |
D. | 40 cm |
Answer» D. 40 cm | |
256. |
In the slump test, the maximum size of the aggregate should not exceed 38 mm. |
A. | Correct |
B. | Incorrect |
Answer» B. Incorrect | |
257. |
The slump whould not exceed 50 mm when compacting concrete with vibrators. |
A. | Agree |
B. | Disagree |
Answer» B. Disagree | |
258. |
According to Indian standard specifications for the compressive strength test of cement, the cement and standard sand mortar in the ratio of |
A. | 1 ; 1 |
B. | 1 ; 2 |
C. | 1 ; 3 |
D. | 1 ; 4 |
Answer» D. 1 ; 4 | |
259. |
The first compound which reacts with water when mixed with cement is tricalcium aluminate. |
A. | Correct |
B. | Incorrect |
Answer» B. Incorrect | |
260. |
The strength of cement concrete increases with the increase of water cement ratio. |
A. | Agree |
B. | Disagree |
Answer» B. Disagree | |
261. |
The development of first 28 days strength is on account of the hydration of |
A. | dicalcium silicate |
B. | tricalcium silicate |
C. | tricalcium aluminate |
D. | tetra calcium alumino ferrite |
Answer» C. tricalcium aluminate | |
262. |
Which of the following cements is expected to have the highest compressive strength after 3 days. |
A. | ordinary Portland cement |
B. | rapid hardening cement |
C. | high alumina cement |
D. | sulphate resisting cement |
Answer» D. sulphate resisting cement | |
263. |
The compressive strength of an ordinary Portland cement (1 : 3 cement mortar cube) after 7 days test should not be less than |
A. | 11 N/mm2 |
B. | 17.5 N/mm2 |
C. | 22 N/mm2 |
D. | 27.5 N/mm2 |
Answer» C. 22 N/mm2 | |