Explore topic-wise MCQs in Concrete Technology.

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1.

Which apparatus is generally used to measure the soundness of the cement?

A. Vicat Apparatus
B. Le-Chatelier apparatus
C. Soundness meter
D. Duff Abrams apparatus
Answer» C. Soundness meter
2.

What is the amount of water required to give the paste normal consistency for consistency test?

A. .78 times
B. .79 times
C. .77 times
D. .76 times
Answer» B. .79 times
3.

The apparatus used are ___ IS Sieve, Balance capable of weighing 10g to the nearest 10mg.

A. 90μm
B. 45μm
C. 22.5μm
D. 14μm
Answer» B. 45μm
4.

If L1=Measurement taken after 24 hours of immersion in water at a temp. of 27 ± 20oC and L2=Measurement taken after 3 hours of immersion in water at boiling temperature. Then what is soundness of cement?

A. L1+L2
B. L1/L2
C. L1-L2
D. L1*L2
Answer» D. L1*L2
5.

WHAT_IS_THE_AMOUNT_OF_WATER_REQUIRED_TO_GIVE_THE_PASTE_NORMAL_CONSISTENCY_FOR_CONSISTENCY_TEST??$

A. .78 times
B. .79 times
C. .77 times
D. .76 times
Answer» B. .79 times
6.

Which_apparatus_is_generally_used_to_measure_the_soundness_of_the_cement?$

A. Vicat Apparatus
B. Le-Chatelier apparatus
C. Soundness meter
D. Duff Abrams apparatus
Answer» C. Soundness meter
7.

The apparatus used are ___ IS Sieve, Balance capable of weighing 10g to the nearest 10mg?

A. 90μm
B. 45μm
C. 22.5μm
D. 14μm
Answer» B. 45‚âà√≠¬¨‚à´m
8.

To determine the fineness of cement ____

A. Grain size is smaller than specified mesh size
B. Grain size is larger than specified mesh size
C. Grain size is equal to specified mesh size
D. Grain size is 1mm
Answer» C. Grain size is equal to specified mesh size
9.

If L1=Measurement taken after 24 hours of immersion in water at a temp. of 27 ± 20oC and L2=Measurement taken after 3 hours of immersion in water at boiling temperature. Then what is soundness of cement?$

A. L1+L2
B. L1/L2
C. L1-L2
D. L1*L2
Answer» D. L1*L2
10.

In the soundness test a specimen of hardened cement paste is ___ for a fixed time.

A. Freeze
B. Dry
C. Boiled
D. Dipped in water
Answer» D. Dipped in water
11.

To measure the concrete temperature, the stem of the thermometer must be kept by at least ___ inches of concrete.

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» D. 4
12.

After placing each layer in a slump cone, the concrete in the cone is tapped to remove remaining voids.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
13.

How many layers of concrete are placed to fill a slump cone?

A. 5 layers
B. 3 equal layers by volume
C. 3 equal layers by height
D. 5 layers by volume
Answer» C. 3 equal layers by height
14.

How many times in each layer of concrete rodded in a slump cone?

A. 75
B. 25
C. 12 to 15
D. 35 to 65
Answer» C. 12 to 15