Explore topic-wise MCQs in Concrete Technology.

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1.

In order to prevent this rapid reaction _______ is added to the clinker.

A. C4AF
B. Gypsum
C. Water
D. Extra cement
Answer» C. Water
2.

Which compound is liberates lower heat?

A. C2S
B. C3S
C. C3A
D. C4AF
Answer» B. C3S
3.

The development of first 28 days strength is on account of the hydration of __________

A. C2S
B. C3S
C. C3A
D. C4AF
Answer» C. C3A
4.

As the hydration proceeds the deposits of hydrated products on the original cement grains makes the diffusion of water to unhydrated nucleus ________

A. Easy
B. Very difficult
C. Very easy
D. Average
Answer» C. Very easy
5.

APPROXIMATE_PERCENTAGE_RANGE_OF_A2O3_IN_OPC_IS____?$

A. 17-25
B. 3-8
C. 3- 10
D. 4-15
Answer» D. 4-15
6.

THE_MINIMUM_WATER_TO_CEMENT_RATIO_FOR_CEMENT_CONCRETE_TO_HYDRATE_IS____?$

A. 0.65
B. 0.5
C. 0.38
D. 0.27
Answer» D. 0.27
7.

For complete hydration of cement the w/c ratio needed is ___?

A. More than 0.25
B. More than 0.25 but less than 0.35
C. More than 0.35 but less than 0.60
D. More than 0.60
Answer» D. More than 0.60
8.

In order to prevent this rapid reaction ___ is added to the clinker.

A. C<sub>4</sub>AF
B. Gypsum
C. Water
D. Extra cement
Answer» C. Water
9.

Which compound may lead to a rapid stiffening of the paste with a large amount of the heat generation?

A. C<sub>2</sub>S
B. C<sub>3</sub>S
C. C<sub>3</sub>A
D. C<sub>4</sub>AF
Answer» D. C<sub>4</sub>AF
10.

Which compound is liberates higher heat?

A. C<sub>2</sub>S
B. C<sub>3</sub>S
C. C<sub>3</sub>A
D. C<sub>4</sub>AF
Answer» C. C<sub>3</sub>A
11.

The development of first 28 days strength is on account of the hydration of __

A. C<sub>2</sub>S
B. C<sub>3</sub>S
C. C<sub>3</sub>A
D. C<sub>4</sub>AF
Answer» C. C<sub>3</sub>A
12.

As the hydration proceeds the deposits of hydrated products on the original cement grains makes the diffusion of water to unhydrated nucleus ____

A. Easy
B. Very difficult
C. Very easy
D. Average
Answer» C. Very easy
13.

What is hydration of cement?

A. Chemical reaction of cement with acid
B. Chemical reaction of cement with water
C. Chemical reaction of cement with base
D. Chemical reaction of cement with salt, and acid
Answer» C. Chemical reaction of cement with base