Explore topic-wise MCQs in Concrete Technology.

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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