Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering.

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1.

In design of R.C.C. structures, the tensile strength of concrete is taken as:

A. 5N/mm2
B. 2N/mm2
C. 0.3N/mm2
D. 0N/mm2
Answer» E.
2.

M15 concrete is used for:

A. Dams
B. Foundation
C. R.C.C
D. Mass concreting works
Answer» C. R.C.C
3.

Bleeding is good to an extent if it occurs when concrete is:

A. Transported
B. Mixed
C. Plastic
D. Placed
Answer» D. Placed
4.

Workability reduces with time.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
5.

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A. Transported
B. Mixed
C. Plastic
D. Placed
Answer» D. Placed
6.

In design of R.C.C. structures, the tensile strength of concrete is taken as:$

A. 5N/mm<sup>2</sup>
B. 2N/mm<sup>2</sup>
C. 0.3N/mm<sup>2</sup>
D. 0N/mm<sup>2</sup>
Answer» E.
7.

M15 concrete is used for:$

A. Dams
B. Foundation
C. R.C.C
D. Mass concreting works
Answer» C. R.C.C
8.

Higher the cement content,

A. Higher aggregates
B. Lower workability
C. Higher strength
D. Lower strength
Answer» D. Lower strength
9.

Workability reduces with time?

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
10.

Which admixture is used to improve workability?

A. Plasticizers
B. Metakaolin
C. Reducers
D. Accelerators
Answer» B. Metakaolin
11.

Permanent dimension changes due to loading is termed as:

A. Strain
B. Extent
C. Creep
D. Ambit
Answer» D. Ambit
12.

Impermeability is a property of fresh concrete.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
13.

How does the strength of concrete differ with age of concrete?

A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. No effect
D. Increases, then decreases
Answer» B. Decreases
14.

Which of the below property of aggregates is not desirable?

A. Smooth texture
B. Well graded
C. Angular shape
D. Smaller size
Answer» D. Smaller size
15.

The accumulation of water on the outer surface of the concrete is:

A. Transpiration
B. Bleeding
C. Guttation
D. Ponding
Answer» C. Guttation
16.

Properties of concrete can broadly be divided into:

A. 8
B. 6
C. 4
D. 2
Answer» E.