Civil Engineering - Concrete Technology

16.
Bulking of sand is
mixing of different sizes of sand particles
mixing of lime with sand
maximum water with sand
swelling of sand when wetted.
Answer: Option
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17.
Curing of pavements, floors, roofs and slabs, is done by
membrane method
ponding method
covering surface with bags
sprinkling water method
shading concrete method.
Answer: Option
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18.
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
With passage of time, the strength of cement increases
With passage of time, the strength of cement decreases
After a period of 24 months, the strength of cement reduces to 50%
The concrete made with storage deteriorated cement, gains strength with time
None of these.
Answer: Option
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19.
The surface where two successive placements of concrete meet, is known as
Contraction joint
Expansion joint
Construction joint
both (a) and (b)
both (6) and (c).
Answer: Option
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20.
An excess of flaky particles in concrete aggregates
decreases the workability
increases the quantity of water and sand
affects the durability of concrete
more than 15% are not desirable
all the above.
Answer: Option
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