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This section includes 116 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Construction Materials knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 101. |
On an average, in a 125 mm slump, the concrete may lose about (in first one hour) |
| A. | 15 mm of a slump |
| B. | 25 mm of a slump |
| C. | 40 mm of a slump |
| D. | 50 mm of a slump |
| Answer» E. | |
| 102. |
Organic compounds that are responsible for the formation of tiny bubbles and holes of different sizes in concrete, which form a certain part of the aggregate concrete, are called: |
| A. | Water retarder |
| B. | Pozolana |
| C. | Bonding admixture |
| D. | Air-entrainment agents |
| Answer» E. | |
| 103. |
As per IS 456:2000, the permissible limit for sulphates in water is |
| A. | 200 mg / l |
| B. | 3000 mg / l |
| C. | 400 mg / l |
| D. | 2000 mg / l |
| Answer» D. 2000 mg / l | |
| 104. |
Grade M20 has a nominal mix of: |
| A. | 1 : 05 : 10 |
| B. | 1 : 2 : 4 |
| C. | 1 : 03 : 06 |
| D. | 1 : 1.5 : 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 105. |
A construction joint is provided where: |
| A. | bending moment is small |
| B. | shear force is small |
| C. | the member is supported by other member |
| D. | All option are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 106. |
Concrete mix proportioning guidelines are given by: |
| A. | IS 875(Part-1) – 1987 |
| B. | IS 456-2000 |
| C. | IS 10262-2009 |
| D. | IS 800-2007 |
| Answer» D. IS 800-2007 | |
| 107. |
THE_STRENGTH_OF_WELL_COMPACTED_CONCRETE_WITH_GOOD_WORKABILITY_IS_DEPEND_ONLY_ON_THE__________?$ |
| A. | Water content |
| B. | Cement content |
| C. | Water-cement ratio |
| D. | Water-soaked ratio |
| Answer» D. Water-soaked ratio | |
| 108. |
According_to_the____________law_given_by_Abram_as_a_result_of_many_experiments,_the_strength_of_well_compacted_concrete_with_good_workability_is_dependent_only_on_the_water_cement_ratio.$ |
| A. | Water content law |
| B. | Water-cement ratio law |
| C. | Water-sand ratio law |
| D. | Cement content law |
| Answer» C. Water-sand ratio law | |
| 109. |
________ method is based on the principle that the densest concrete is achieved by proportioning its aggregate in such a manner that the heaviest weight of concrete for same volume is obtained? |
| A. | Minimum void method |
| B. | Arbitrary method |
| C. | Water-cement ratio method |
| D. | Maximum void method |
| Answer» E. | |
| 110. |
In ________ Method, the voids of coarse aggregate and fine aggregate are determined separately. |
| A. | Arbitrary method |
| B. | Minimum void method |
| C. | Maximum void method |
| D. | Optimum void method |
| Answer» C. Maximum void method | |
| 111. |
In ________ method, the fineness modulus of sand and aggregate is determined by the standard tests. |
| A. | Fineness modulus method |
| B. | Minimum void method |
| C. | Arbitrary method |
| D. | Maximum void method |
| Answer» B. Minimum void method | |
| 112. |
For lean concrete bases and simple foundation for masonry walls, _________ grades of concrete may be used. |
| A. | M40 and M35 |
| B. | M5 and M7.5 |
| C. | M10 and M20 |
| D. | M1.5 and M2.5 |
| Answer» C. M10 and M20 | |
| 113. |
1:2:4, 1:3:6, etc. Are used in which method of volumetric proposition. |
| A. | Minimum void method |
| B. | Water-cement ratio method |
| C. | Arbitrary method |
| D. | Finesse modulus method |
| Answer» D. Finesse modulus method | |
| 114. |
In _______ method of volumetric proportions, the proportions of cement, sand and coarse aggregate are fixed or beta really such as 1:2:4 or 1:3:6 etc. |
| A. | Minimum void method |
| B. | Maximum void method |
| C. | Water-cement ratio method |
| D. | Arbitrary method |
| Answer» E. | |
| 115. |
The theory of formation of __________ is based on the phenomenon of formation of voids. |
| A. | Concrete |
| B. | Cement |
| C. | Water-cement |
| D. | Slurry |
| Answer» B. Cement | |
| 116. |
The process of selection of relative proportions of cement, sand, course aggregate and water, so as to obtain a concrete of desired quantity is known as the ________ |
| A. | Proportioning of reinforcement |
| B. | Proportioning of concrete |
| C. | Proportioning of cement |
| D. | Proportioning of water |
| Answer» C. Proportioning of cement | |