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This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Concrete Repair
System”.
1. Air entrainment in concrete increases ____________
a) Strength
b) Workability
c) The effect of temp variations
d) The unit weight
2. In a dry environment, concrete strength will be loosed as much as ___________ % in moist environment.
a) 30
b) 40
c) 50
d) 60
3. Concrete placed in cold weather will take ____________ time to gain strength.
a) No
b) Less
c) More
d) Equal to hot weather
10. “Water repelling materials like soda, potash soaps, etc make the concrete pervious”. Is this statement true or
false?
a) True
b) False
3. For concrete exposed to a very aggressive environment the w/c should be lower than _________
a) 1
b) .5
c) .4
d) .8
2. Who has established the relation between the strength and gel/space ratio?
a) Abrams
b) Power
c) Brownyard
d) Power and Brownyard
3. Power showed that the strength of concrete bears a specific relationship with the gel/space ratio. He found the
relationship to be __________
a) 240x3
b) 140x3
c) 240x2
d) 140x2
7. Gel/Space ratio = x = Volume of gel / Space available = 0.657 C / 0.319 C+ Wo. Here C stands for?
a) Weight of cement in kg
b) Weight of cement in g
c) Volume of gel
d) Volume of mixing water in ml
8. Gel/Space ratio = x = Volume of gel / Space available = 0.657 C / 0.319 C+ Wo. Here Wo stands for?
a) Weight of cement in kg
b) Weight of cement in g
c) Volume of gel
d) Volume of mixing water in ml
9. According to fig. what is the approx. value of strength of 50mm cube in MPa for gel-space ratio .6?
a) 20
b) 40
c) 60
d) 80
10. Referring to the graph below,what is the approx. value of strength of 50mm cube in MPa for gel-space ratio
.8?
a) 20
b) 40
c) 60
d) 80
3. The maturity method is a ___________ approach to predict the early age strength gain of concrete.
a) Difficult
b) Convenient
c) Inconvenient
d) There is no such method
4. It is a __________ method.
a) Destructive Testing
b) Nondestructive testing
c) Ring Tension Test
d) Compression Test
9. “Where the matrix is extremely dense, a weak aggregate may become the weak”. Is this statement true or
false?
a) True
b) False
2. What could be the possible answer among the following for water cement ratio for high strength concrete?
a) .5
b) .45
c) .4
d) .35
5. Maximum size of aggregates are used to produce 70MPa compressive strength is ________
a) 20-30 mm
b) 10-20 mm
c) 30-40 mm
d) 40-50 mm
6. Maximum size of aggregates are used to produce 100MPa compressive strength is __________
a) 20-30 mm
b) 10-20 mm
c) 30-40 mm
d) 40-50 mm
6. “Where the matrix is extremely dense, a weak aggregate may become the weak”. Is this statement true or
false?
a) True
b) False
4. The grain density of the clay powders was measured using _______
a) Hydrostatic pressure
b) Cylindrical cavity
c) Pycnometer
d) Helium porosimeter
5. To avoid trapped air produced by clay flocculation, we used ___ in distilled water.
a) (NaPO3)6
b) Na4P2O7
c) Na5P3O 10
d) PO4
6. For the cold-pressed aggregate samples, porosity, bulk and grain densities were measured with __________
a) Hydrostatic pressure
b) Cylindrical cavity
c) Pycnometer
d) Helium porosimeter
10. If the value of fck is 100 then what will be the modulus of elasticity?
a) 5000
b) 500
c) 50000
d) 50
2. If creep effect is considered at a given load, the modulus determined is referred to as ______
a) Short term modulus of elasticity
b) Elasticity
c) Long term modulus of elasticity
d) Creep effect
6. If the stress is removed, the specimen shows an instantaneous recovery strain ___ the elastic strain on
loading.
a) Higher than
b) Lower than
c) Equal to
d) Much greater than
7. According to Lamond and Pielert, it’s the ____ that exhibits creep upon application of load on a concrete
specimen.
a) Aggregates
b) Water
c) Cement paste
d) Admixtures
8. When concrete is loaded it experiences a large strain upon loading known as
a) Differential elastic strain
b) Instantaneous elastic strain
c) Differential inelastic strain
d) Instantaneous inelastic strain
9. Aggregate has therefore a direct effect on the long-term deformations of concrete because __________
a) Low elastic modulus aggregate will produce a stiffer concrete that will have relatively higher resistance to
deformation
b) High elastic modulus aggregate will produce a stiffer concrete that will have relatively higher resistance to
deformation
c) High elastic modulus aggregate will produce a stiffer concrete that will have relatively lower resistance to
deformation
d) Low elastic modulus aggregate will produce a stiffer concrete that will have relatively lower resistance to
deformation
2. If creep effect is considered at a given load, the modulus determined is referred to as ______
a) Short term modulus of elasticity
b) Elasticity
c) Long term modulus of elasticity
d) Creep effect
6. If the stress is removed, the specimen shows an instantaneous recovery strain ___ the elastic strain on
loading.
a) Higher than
b) Lower than
c) Equal to
d) Much greater than
7. According to Lamond and Pielert, it’s the ____ that exhibits creep upon application of load on a concrete
specimen.
a) Aggregates
b) Water
c) Cement paste
d) Admixtures
9. Aggregate has therefore a direct effect on the long-term deformations of concrete because __________
a) Low elastic modulus aggregate will produce a stiffer concrete that will have relatively higher resistance to
deformation
b) High elastic modulus aggregate will produce a stiffer concrete that will have relatively higher resistance to
deformation
c) High elastic modulus aggregate will produce a stiffer concrete that will have relatively lower resistance to
deformation
d) Low elastic modulus aggregate will produce a stiffer concrete that will have relatively lower resistance to
deformation
6. Aggregates with moisture movement and _________ elastic modulus cause a _________ amount of creep.
a) High, higher
b) Low, lower
c) High, lower
d) Low, higher
7. The rate of creep generally _________ with the _________ of the size of aggregates.
a) Increase, increase
b) Decrease, decease
c) Increase, decrease
d) 2.5, 12mm
10. Coefficient of thermal expansion of concrete is ________ coefficient of thermal expansion in aggregates.
a) Directly proportional
b) Inversely proportional
c) Equal
d) More than
7. “Shrinkage in concrete is caused mainly by loss of water by evaporation or by hydration of cement”. Is this
statement true or false?
a) True
b) False
8. “However, fall of temperature and carbonation may also cause the shrinkage”. Is this statement true or false?
a) True
b) False
a) Drying shrinkage
b) Wetting shrinkage
c) Expansion on re wetting
d) Contraction
a) Drying shrinkage
b) Wetting shrinkage
c) Expansion on re wetting
d) Contraction
4. “If the concrete is placed in 100% relative humidity for a length of time then there WON’T be any
shrinkage”. Is it true or false?
a) True
b) False
a) Grave
b) Sand stone
c) Quartz
d) Granite
a) Grave
b) Sand stone
c) Quartz
d) Granite
a) Grave
b) Sand stone
c) Quartz
d) Granite
7. ACI 305.R.91 specifies Evaporation rate __ kg/hr/m2 should be avoided to prevent plastic cracking.
a) <.5
b) =0.5
c) >.5
d) Not equal to .5
9. If there is continuous supply of H2O to the concrete during hydration, concrete expands due to absorption of
water by the cement gel. Is it true or false?
a) True
b) False
8. Approximate ratio of the strength of the cement conc of 7 days to that of 28 days (2/3)
a) .75
b) .85
c) 1
d) 1.15
2. Lowering of ____________ might also help, since this would reduce the amount of CH that forms.
a) C3S
b) C3A
c) C2S
d) C4AF
3. When the ____________ content is low, most ettringite will be formed in the plastic state.
a) C3SS
b) C3AA
c) C2S
d) C4AF
4. The philosophy of prescribing low ____________ cement to improve resistance to sulphate attack.
a) C3S
b) C3A
c) C2S
d) C4AF
5. The quality of concrete, specifically a ____________ permeability, is the best protection against sulphate
attack.
a) High
b) Medium
c) Low
d) Very low
6. For concrete exposed to a very aggressive environment the w/c should be lower than
a) 1
b) .5
c) .4
d) .8
7. The quality of concrete, specifically a ____________ w/c ratio, is the best protection against sulphate attack.
a) High
b) Medium
c) Low
d) Very low
8. The quality of concrete, specifically a ____________ cement content, is the best protection against sulphate
attack.
a) High
b) Medium
c) Low
d) Very low
10. Concentration of water-soluble sulphates in water ___________ ppm for severe exposure.
a)<150
b) 150-1500
c) 150-10000
d) >10000
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Mass Concrete and Chemical Action – Sulphate Attack
This set of Concrete Technology online quiz focuses on “Mass Concrete and Chemical Action – Sulphate
Attack”.
1. The breaking up of cohesion in a mass of concrete is called ________
a) Workability
b) Segregation
c) Bleeding
d) Creep
2. The separation of water or water-cement mixture from the freshly mixed concrete is known as bleeding.
a) True
b) False
3. The continuous strain, which the concrete undergoes due to application of external loads, is called
__________
a) Workability
b) Segregation
c) Bleeding
d) Creep
5. In order to avoid segregation, the concrete should not be thrown from a height.
a) True
b) False
13. Low w/c ratio helps to control suphate attack. True or False?
a) True
b) False
3. The ability of the material to resist stress without failure is called ________________
a) Strength
b) Hardness
c) Stiffness
d) Toughness
4. In universal testing machine, for a circular section specimen, the gauge length is taken to be ______________
a) 3.65 √A
b) 4.65 √A
c) 5.65 √A
d) 6.65 √A where A is the area of cross section of the specimen
7. The property of a material that resists penetration or indentation by means of abrasion or scratching is known
as ___________
a) Strength
b) Hardness
c) Stiffness
d) Toughness
9. For hardness test of copper in Brinell hardness tester, the diameter of ball is ___________
a) 7mm
b) 1mm
c) 5mm
d) 3mm
2. When vibrators are used for compaction, the consistency of concrete depends upon the ___________
a) Type of mix
b) Efficiency of vibrator
c) Placing conditions
d) Type of mix, efficiency of vibrator, pacing conditions
3. Which of the following statement is correct while compacting concrete with vibrators?
a) The vibrator should be inserted horizontally
b) The vibrator should not be immersed through a full depth of freshly laid concrete
c) The vibrator should not touch the form surface
d) The vibrator should touch the form surface
4. The levelling operation that removes humps and hollows and give a true, uniform concrete surface is called
____________
a) Screeding
b) Floating
c) Troweling
d) Compacting
6. The process of removing the irregularities from the surface of concrete left after screeding is called floating.
a) True
b) False
7. The process of hardening the concrete mixes by keeping its surface moist for a certain period is called
____________
a) Curing
b) Floating
c) Troweling
d) Compacting
8. After the curing of 28 days, the concrete gains strength upto _____________
a) 40%
b) 60%
c) 80%
d) 100%
10. For compacting large sections of mass concrete in structures, the type of vibrator used is
________________
a) Internal vibrator
b) External vibrator
c) Screed vibrator
d) Internal and Screed vibrator
6. Rule (ruler/scale), capable of reading the dimensions of test specimens to an accuracy of ________
a) 1mm
b) .1mm
c) 10mm
d) .5mm
8. The tolerances on the cross-section of the test specimens shall be within ± ____________
a) 1%
b) 2%
c) 3%
d) 5%
9. The flexural strength (or modulus of rupture) is obtained for the first peak load, Pmax as:_______________
a) Pmax * L/bd 2
b) Pmax /Ld2
c) Pmax * L/bd
d) Pmax /L/bd2
10. A data acquisition system capable of digitally recording and storing load and deflection data at least
___________
a) 1 times per sec
b) 5 times per sec
c) 10 times per sec
d) 15 times per sec
3. Most small and common ___ load capacity machines will work for the loads of the materials tested to this
specification.
a) 1N
b) 1KN
c) 10N
d) 10KN
10. The tolerances on the cross-section of the test specimens shall be within ± ___________
a) 1%
b) 2%
c) 3%
d) 5%
3. Which among the following is the last step in magnetic particle test method?
a) Observation and inspection
b) Circular magnetization
c) Demagnetization
d) Magnetization
5. During radiography test, which region absorbs less radiation and transmits more?
a) Low and high density regions absorb and transmit same amount of radiation
b) High density region
c) Low density region
d) Low and high density regions adsorb
2. In this test, the strength and quality of concrete or rock is assessed by measuring the ___ of an ultrasonic
pulse.
a) Length
b) Velocity
c) Weight
d) Surface Tension
7. A discontinuity that occurs during the casting of molten metal which may be caused by the splashing,
surging, interrupted pouring is
___________
a) Burst
b) Cold shut
c) Flaking
d) Blow hole
8. When the motion of the particles of a medium are at right angles to the direction of wave motion, the wave
being transmitted is called a ___________
a) Longitudinal wave
b) Shear wave
c) Surface wave
d) Lamb wave
10. The interference field near the face of a transducer is often referred to as the ______________
a) Fresnel zone
b) Acoustic impedance
c) Exponential field
d) Phasing zone
2. Which cement is used for mainly building construction where strength required with age?
a) Rapid Hardening Cement
b) Low Heat Cement
c) Portland Pozzolana Cement
d) Quick Setting Cement
5. Which cement is used to stored for longer duration in wet climatic conditions?
a) Expansive Cement
b) Ordinary Portland Cement
c) Hydrophobic Cement
d) Quick Setting Cement
7. Which cement is used for the construction of water-retaining structure like tanks, reservoirs, retaining walls,
swimming pools, dams, bridges, piers etc?
a) Waterproof Portland Cement
b) Colored Cement
c) High Alumina Cement
d) Low Heat Cement
8. ____ cement is used for formwork that can be removed earlier and reused in other areas which save the cost
of formwork.
a) Rapid Hardening Cement
b) Colored Cement
c) High Alumina Cement
d) Low Heat Cement
9. Which cement is mainly used for interior and exterior decorative works?
a) Rapid Hardening Cement
b) Colored Cement
c) High Alumina Cement
d) Low Heat Cement
10. Which cement is used for works economic where considerations is predominant?
Reservoirs, retaining walls, swimming pools, dams, bridges, piers etc.?
a) Waterproof Portland Cement
b) Colored Cement
c) High Alumina Cement
d) Blast Furnace Slag Cement
2. The adequate workability necessary for _________ compaction with the compacting equipment available.
a) Half
b) Quarter
c) Full
d) Double
3. __________ water-cement ratio content to give adequate durability for the particular site conditions.
a) Minimum
b) Nominal
c) .5
d) Maximum
4. _________ cement content to avoid shrinkage cracking due to temperature cycle in mass concrete.
a) Minimum
b) Nominal
c) .5
d) Maximum
5. __________ has designated the concrete mixes into a number of grades as M10, M15.
a) IS 456-2000
b) IS 456-2010
c) IS 513-1999
d) IS 465-2000
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – American Concrete Method of Mix Design
This set of Concrete Technology online test focuses on “American Concrete Method of Mix Design”.
1. Depending on the degree of workability and placing condition determine the ___________
a) Slump value
b) The maximum size of aggregate
c) The amount of mixing water
d) The minimum water-cement ratio
2. Depending on the economical availability and dimensions of the structure determine the _____________
a) Slump value
b) The maximum size of aggregate
c) The amount of mixing water
d) The minimum water-cement ratio
3. For the given slump and maximum size of coarse aggregate determine the ______________
a) Slump value
b) The maximum size of aggregate
c) The amount of mixing water
d) The minimum water-cement ratio
4. Determine the _______ either from strength considerations or from durability considerations.
a) Slump value
b) The maximum size of aggregate
c) The amount of mixing water
d) The minimum water-cement ratio
5. Determine the amount of cement per unit volume of concrete from ______________
a) Slump value
b) The maximum size of aggregate
c) The amount of mixing water
d) The maximum size of aggregate and the amount of mixing water
6. This cement content should ________ the cement content required based on durability criteria.
a) Be more than
b) Be equal to
c) Be less than
d) Not be less than
8. The aim of the designer should always be to get concrete mixtures of optimum strength at __ cement content
and ________ workability.
a) Maximum, Nonacceptable
b) Minimum, Nonacceptable
c) Maximum, acceptable
d) Minimum, acceptable
2. According to IRC:15-2011, _______% Fly ash is required to be replaced with the total cementitious
materials.
a) 15
b) 20
c) 25
d) 30
3. According to IRC:15-2002, _______% Fly ash is required to be replaced with the total cementitious
materials.
a) 15
b) 20
c) 25
d) 30
6. According to IRC:15-2011, Minimum cement content for 4.5 N/mm2 characteristic flexural strength for OPC
shall _____________
a) Shall not be less than 360 kg/ m3
b) Shall not be less than 425 kg/ m3
c) Shall not be less than 340 kg/ m3
d) Shall not be less than 500 kg/m3
7. According to IRC:15-2011, Minimum cement content for 4.5 N/mm2 characteristic flexural strength for PPC
shall _________
a) Shall not be less than 360 kg/ m3
b) Shall not be less than 425 kg/ m3
c) Shall not be less than 340 kg/ m3
d) Shall not be less than 500 kg/m3
8. According to IRC:15-2011, Minimum cement content for 4.5 N/mm2 characteristic flexural strength for OPC
+ fly ash mix OPC shall ____________
a) Shall not be less than 360 kg/ m3
b) Shall not be less than 425 kg/ m3
c) Shall not be less than 340 kg/ m3
d) Shall not be less than 500 kg/m3
10. According to IRC:15-2011, maximum free W/C ratio for PPC is _________
a) .45
b) .4
c) .5
d) .55
2. According to IRC:15-2011, _______% Fly ash is required to be replaced with the total cementitious
materials.
a) 15
b) 20
c) 25
d) 30
3. According to IRC:15-2002, _______% Fly ash is required to be replaced with the total cementitious
materials.
a) 15
b) 20
c) 25
d) 30
7. According to IRC:15-2011, Minimum cement content for 4.5 N/mm2 characteristic flexural strength for PPC
shall _________
a) Shall not be less than 360 kg/ m3
b) Shall not be less than 425 kg/ m3
c) Shall not be less than 340 kg/ m3
d) Shall not be less than 500 kg/m3
8. According to IRC:15-2011, Minimum cement content for 4.5 N/mm2 characteristic flexural strength for OPC
+ fly ash mix OPC shall ____________
a) Shall not be less than 360 kg/ m3
b) Shall not be less than 425 kg/ m3
c) Shall not be less than 340 kg/ m3
d) Shall not be less than 500 kg/m3
10. According to IRC:15-2011, maximum free W/C ratio for PPC is _________
a) .45
b) .4
c) .5
d) .55
2. IS code for Specification for coarse and fine aggregates from natural sources for concrete?
a) IS 269:1989
b) IS 383:197
c) IS 455:1989
d) IS 456:2000
9. If the moisture content of 5 to 10% by weight, then the bulking of sand is increased by __
a) 20
b) 30
c) 40
d) 50
6. Loss on Ignition (L.O.I.) is the loss in weight of cement after being heated to ___
a) 1000°C
b) 100°C
c) 500°C
d) 1500°C
9. If the moisture content of 5 to 10% by weight, then the bulking of sand is increased by __
a) 20
b) 30
c) 40
d) 50
2. A maximum value of ___ percent is allowed for WBM base course in Indian conditions.
a) 25
b) 35
c) 40
d) 50
6. To neutralize 200 ml of sample should not require more than 10 ml of __ normal HCI using methyl orange.
a) 1
b) .1
c) 10
d) .01
7. Aggregates to be used for wearing course, the impact value shouldn’t exceed __ percent.
a) 30
b) 35
c) 40
d) 25
9. The loss in weight should not exceed __ % when tested with Na2SO4 and __ % with MgSO4 solution.
a) 12, 18
b) 18, 12
c) 10, 15
d) 15, 10
10. If 60% aggregates doesn’t pass through the 2.36mm sieve, then what would be the value of Aggregate
impact value?
a) 60%
b) 40%
c) 25%
d) 100%
2. During compression test of cast iron, the failure occurs i.e. the crack appears along the _________
a) Diagonal
b) Surface parallel to load applied
c) Surface perpendicular to load applied
d) Lateral
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Flaws in Concrete and Remedial Measures, Quality of Concrete
This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers focuses on “Flaws in Concrete and
Remedial Measures, Quality of Concrete”.
1. Which machine is preferred for abrasion test?
a) Vicat’s mould
b) Los Angeles
c) Flakiness Gauge
d) Elongation Gauge
2. A maximum value of ___ percent is allowed for WBM base course in Indian conditions.
a) 25
b) 35
c) 40
d) 50
3. Aggregates to be used for wearing course, the impact value shouldn’t exceed __ percent.
a) 30
b) 35
c) 40
d) 25
5. The loss in weight should not exceed __ percent when tested with sodium sulphate and __ percent with
magnesium sulphate solution.
a) 12, 18
b) 18, 12
c) 10, 15
d) 15, 10
6. If 60% aggregates doesn’t pass through the 2.36mm sieve, then what would be the value of Aggregate impact
value?
a) 60%
b) 40%
c) 25%
d) 100%
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Flaws in Concrete and Remedial Measures, Quality of Concrete
This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers focuses on “Flaws in Concrete and
Remedial Measures, Quality of Concrete”.
1. Which machine is preferred for abrasion test?
a) Vicat’s mould
b) Los Angeles
c) Flakiness Gauge
d) Elongation Gauge
2. A maximum value of ___ percent is allowed for WBM base course in Indian conditions.
a) 25
b) 35
c) 40
d) 50
3. Aggregates to be used for wearing course, the impact value shouldn’t exceed __ percent.
a) 30
b) 35
c) 40
d) 25
5. The loss in weight should not exceed __ percent when tested with sodium sulphate and __ percent with
magnesium sulphate solution.
a) 12, 18
b) 18, 12
c) 10, 15
d) 15, 10
6. If 60% aggregates doesn’t pass through the 2.36mm sieve, then what would be the value of Aggregate impact
value?
a) 60%
b) 40%
c) 25%
d) 100%
2. Good quality construction _________ the wastage of materials, smooth function of the team.
a) Increases
b) Decreases
c) Doesn’t effect
d) Gain
3. Quality control helps to ___________ the risks of overdesign that ___________ the overall cost.
a) Maximize, Increase
b) Minimize, Increase
c) Maximize, Decrease
d) Minimize, Decrease
4. It opens the area of improvement for quality construction rationally based on the documents from
__________ projects.
a) Previous
b) Next
c) Later
d) Future
8. The concrete mix should be designed in the laboratory with the materials to be used on site.
a) True
b) False
2. Light weight cement content for compressive strength 3000 psi is __ pounds per cubic yard.
a) 400-510
b) 440-560
c) 530-660
d) 630-750
7. Density of no fines concrete with light weight aggregate vary from ________ kg/m3.
a) 1600-1900
b) <300
c) >2500
d) >300
10. Diameter of Round Steel Fiber lies in the range of ________ mm.
a) .3-.5
b) .25-.75
c) .155-.41
d) .25-.90
2. The removal of excess air after placing concrete helps in increasing the strength of concrete by ___________
a) 15-20%
b) 20-25%
c) 30-50%
d) 50-70%
6. In making precast structural units for partition and wall lining purposes, the concrete should be __________
a) Vacuum concrete
b) LWC
c) Prestressed concrete
d) Sawdust concrete
10. Aggregates with a specific gravity of _________ are called lightweight aggregates.
a) <2.4
b) 2.4-2.8
c) >2.8
d) > 3
2. Light weight cement content for compressive strength 3000 psi is _______ pounds per cubic yard.
a) 400-510
b) 440-560
c) 530-660
d) 630-750
3. Light weight cement content for compressive strength 4000 psi is _______ pounds per cubic yard.
a) 740-840
b) 440-560
c) 530-660
d) 630-750
4. Light weight cement content for compressive strength 5000 psi is _______ pounds per cubic yard.
a) 400-510
b) 440-560
c) 530-660
d) 630-750
5. Light weight cement content for compressive strength 6000 psi is _______ pounds per cubic yard.
a) 740-840
b) 440-560
c) 530-660
d) 630-750
6. Light weight cement content for compressive strength 17.24 MPa is _______ kg/m3.
a) 237-303
b) 261-332
c) 314-392
d) 373-445
7. Light weight cement content for compressive strength 20.68 MPa is _______ kg/m3.
a) 237-303
b) 261-332
c) 314-392
d) 373-445
8. Light weight cement content for compressive strength 27.58 MPa is _______ kg/m3.
a) 237-303
b) 261-332
c) 314-392
d) 373-445
9. Light weight cement content for compressive strength 34.47MPa is _______ kg/m3.
a) 237-303
b) 261-332
c) 314-392
d) 373-445
10. Light weight cement content for compressive strength 41.37 MPa is _______ kg/m3.
a) 237-303
b) 261-332
c) 314-392
d) 439 – 498
2. Light weight cement content for compressive strength 3000 psi is _______ pounds per cubic yard.
a) 400-510
b) 440-560
c) 530-660
d) 630-750
3. Light weight cement content for compressive strength 4000 psi is _______ pounds per cubic yard.
a) 740-840
b) 440-560
c) 530-660
d) 630-750
4. Light weight cement content for compressive strength 5000 psi is _______ pounds per cubic yard.
a) 400-510
b) 440-560
c) 530-660
d) 630-750
5. Light weight cement content for compressive strength 6000 psi is _______ pounds per cubic yard.
a) 740-840
b) 440-560
c) 530-660
d) 630-750
6. Light weight cement content for compressive strength 17.24 MPa is _______ kg/m3.
a) 237-303
b) 261-332
c) 314-392
d) 373-445
7. Light weight cement content for compressive strength 20.68 MPa is _______ kg/m3.
a) 237-303
b) 261-332
c) 314-392
d) 373-445
8. Light weight cement content for compressive strength 27.58 MPa is _______ kg/m3.
a) 237-303
b) 261-332
c) 314-392
d) 373-445
9. Light weight cement content for compressive strength 34.47MPa is _______ kg/m3.
a) 237-303
b) 261-332
c) 314-392
d) 373-445
10. Light weight cement content for compressive strength 41.37 MPa is _______ kg/m3.
a) 237-303
b) 261-332
c) 314-392
d) 439 – 498
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Mix Design of LWC, Aerated Concrete
This set of Concrete Technology Quiz focuses on “Mix Design of LWC, Aerated Concrete”.
1. What is the amount of mixing water used to make LWC?
a) ½
b) 2/3
c) ¼
d) 1/3
3. The strength of the resulting concrete is _______ % lower than when dry aggregate is used for the same
content.
a) 5-10
b) 10-15
c) 15-20
d) 0-5
6. Light weight cement content for compressive strength 4000 psi is _______ pounds per cubic yard.
a) 740-840
b) 440-560
c) 530-660
d) 630-750
7. Light weight cement content for compressive strength 27.58 MPa is _______ kg/m3.
a) 237-303
b) 261-332
c) 314-392
d) 373-445
12. Entrainment of air while applying cement, increases resistance to frost action.
a) True
b) False
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – No Fines Concrete, High Density Concrete
This set of Concrete Technology test focuses on “No Fines Concrete, High Density Concrete”.
1. No fines concrete is manufactured by _______
a) By adding no fines materials from normal concrete
b) By eliminating no fines materials from normal concrete
c) By reducing its strength
d) By increasing its strength
5. Density of no fines concrete with light weight aggregate vary from __ kg/m3.
a) 1600-1900
b) <300
c) >2500
d) >300
12. Which type of aggregates are used to produce 70MPa compressive strength?
a) All in one
b) Fine
c) Coarse
d) Flaky
13. Maximum size of aggregates are used to produce 70MPa compressive strength?
a) 20-30 mm
b) 10-20 mm
c) 30-40 mm
d) 40-50 mm
14. Maximum size of aggregates are used to produce 100MPa compressive strength?
a) 20-30 mm
b) 10-20 mm
c) 30-40 mm
d) 40-50 mm
6. What is the linear coefficient of thermal expansibility for this concrete in 10-6/K?
a) 8-12
b) 8-10
c) 10-15
d) 12-15
10. Diameter of Round Steel Fiber lies in the range of _______ mm.
a) .3-.5
b) .25-.75
c) .155-.41
d) .25-.90
11. What is the thickness of the steel fiber after silting in mm?
a) .3-.5
b) .25
c) .155-.41
d) .25-.90
12. What is the thickness of the flat sheet fibers after silting in mm?
a) .3-.5
b) .25
c) .15-.41
d) .25-.90
13. What is the width of the flat sheet fibers after silting in mm?
a) .3-.5
b) .25
c) .15-.41
d) .25-.90
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Concrete Cloth, Polymer Impregnated Concrete
This set of Concrete Technology Interview Questions and Answers for Experienced people focuses on
“Concrete Cloth, Polymer Impregnated Concrete”.
1. What is the 10 day compressive failure stress in N/mm2?
a) 40
b) 1500
c) 3.4
d) 180
8. ________ viscosity liquid monomers are impregnated with the hardened cement composite structure.
a) High
b) 0
c) Low
d) Very high
9. Water-filled voids ranges from _______ % of the total volume of the component for dense concrete.
a) 5
b) 15
c) 10
d) 20
10. Water-filled voids ranges from _______ % of the total volume of the component for gap-graded concrete.
a) 5
b) 15
c) 10
d) 20
11. What is the time required to give heating to remove the moisture from the concrete?
a) 6-8 hrs
b) 10 hrs
c) 24 hrs
d) 48 hrs
12. At what temperature the heat is supplied to concrete to remove moisture in oC?
a) 35
b) 120-150
c) 100
d) 60-150
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Factors Affecting PIC, Cold Weather Concreting
This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Factors Affecting
PIC, Cold Weather Concreting”.
1. The moisture content of the aggregate shall not exceed from ____________
a) .1% – .5%
b) 1% – 55
c) 10% – 50%
d) 15%
8. Why the time period for removal of form work has to be increased.
a) The development of strength of concrete is retarded compared with development at normal temperature
b) The development of strength of concrete is accelerate compared with development at normal temperature
c) The development of strength of concrete is advanced compared with development at normal temperature
d) The development of strength of concrete is precocious compared with development at normal temperature
9. If concrete is exposed to repeated freezing and -thawing after final set, the final qualities of the concrete may
also be
a) Impair
b) Aid
c) Improve
d) Extend
10. Large temperature differentials within the concrete member may promote
a) Elastic shrinkage
b) Cracking
c) High workability
d) Good strength
11. When the concrete in fresh stage is exposed to freeze before certain pre-hardening period, compressive
strength may get
a) Increased to 50%
b) Decreased to 50%
c) Increased to 25%
d) Decreased to 25%
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Hot Weather Concreting, Prepacked and Vacuum Cement
This set of Concrete Technology Questions and Answers for Experienced people focuses on “Hot Weather
Concreting, Prepacked and Vacuum Cement”.
1. Concrete is not recommended to be placed at a temperature above _________oC.
a) 20
b) 30
c) 40
d) 50
6. It is difficult to retain moisture for hydration for RAPID EVAPORATION OF WATER DURING CURING
PERIOD.
a) True
b) False
9. After vacuum mixing, the volumetric shrinkage can be raised from 3–5% to __________ % in different
cements.
a) 1-2
b) 3-5
c) 5-7
d) 6-8
11. The exposure of conventional mixing in open bowl is about ___________ ppm in the breathing zone.
a) 20
b) 40
c) 50
d) 10
2. The adequate workability necessary for ___________ compaction with the compacting equipment available.
a) Half
b) Quarter
c) Full
d) Double
3. ___________ water-cement ratio content to give adequate durability for the particular site conditions.
a) Minimum
b) Nominal
c) .5
d) Maximum
4. _______ cement content to avoid shrinkage cracking due to temperature cycle in mass concrete.
a) Minimum
b) Nominal
c) .5
d) Maximum
5. ________ has designated the concrete mixes into a number of grades as M10, M15.
a) IS 456-2000
b) IS 456-2010
c) IS 513-1999
d) IS 465-2000
10. Maximum nominal size of aggregates to be used in concrete may be as large as possible within the limits
prescribed by _______
a) IS 456-2000
b) IS 456-2010
c) IS 513-1999
d) IS 465-2000
5. 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
6. Loss on Ignition (L.O.I.) is the loss in weight of cement after being heated to _______
a) 1000°C
b) 100°C
c) 500°C
d) 1500°C
9. The loss in weight should not exceed ______ percent when tested with sodium sulphate and ______ percent
with magnesium sulphate solution.
a) 12, 18
b) 18, 12
c) 10, 15
d) 15, 10
10. If 60% aggregates doesn’t pass through the 2.36mm sieve, then what would be the value of Aggregate
impact value?
a) 60%
b) 40%
c) 25%
d) 100%
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Complexity in Special Concrete, India in SCC
This set of Concrete Technology Interview Questions and Answers for freshers focuses on “Complexity in
Special Concrete, India in SCC”.
1. What is the moisture content in slurry for wet process?
a) 35-50%
b) 12%
c) 40-45%
d) 100%
2. The use of crushed aggregates may results in 10 to 20% higher compressive strength. Is this statement true or
false?
a) True
b) False
3. In a dry environment, concrete strength will be loosed as much as __________ % in moist environment.
a) 30
b) 40
c) 50
d) 60
4. After finishing concrete surface must be kept __________
a) Dry
b) First dry it and then wet it
c) First wet it and then dry it
d) Wet
7. The rate of creep generally ____________ with the ____________ of the size of aggregates.
a) Increase, increase
b) Decrease, decease
c) Increase, decrease
d) 2.5, 12mm
9. “Shrinkage in concrete is caused mainly by loss of water by evaporation or by hydration of cement”. Is this
statement true or false?
a) True
b) False
8. What is the allowed reduction of water with super plasticizers without reducing workability?
a) 10%
b) 20%
c) 30%
d) 40%
10. What is the limitation of Carboxylic acids in High range water reducers?
a) 0
b) .1%
c) .2%
d) .3%
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – IS Codes Related to Cement and Concrete
This set of Concrete Technology Questions and Answers for Freshers focuses on “IS Codes Related to Cement
and Concrete”.
1. IS code for Specification for ordinary Portland cement, 33 grade?
a) IS 269:1989
b) IS 383:197
c) IS 455:1989
d) IS 456:2000
2. IS code for Specification for coarse and fine aggregates from natural sources for concrete?
a) IS 269:1989
b) IS 383:197
c) IS 455:1989
d) IS 456:2000
2. The use of crushed aggregates may results in 10 to 20% higher compressive strength. Is this statement true or
false?
a) True
b) False
3. In a dry environment, concrete strength will be loosed as much as ________ % in moist environment.
a) 30
b) 40
c) 50
d) 60
7. The rate of creep generally ____ with the ____ of the size of aggregates.
a) Increase, increase
b) Decrease, decease
c) Increase, decrease
d) 2.5, 12mm
9. “Shrinkage in concrete is caused mainly by loss of water by evaporation or by hydration of cement”. Is this
statement true or false?
a) True
b) False
5. It is about ___ times the tensile stress determined by the splitting test.
a) Equal
b) .5
c) 1.5
d) 2
7. In Concrete core test the strength is __ at the top and ___ at the bottom.
a) Lowest, lowest
b) Lowest, highest
c) Highest, lowest
d) Highest, highest
9. During radiography test, which region absorbs less radiation and transmits more?
a) Low and high density regions absorb and transmit same amount of radiation
b) High density region
c) Low density region
d) Low and high density regions adsorb
5. It is about ___ times the tensile stress determined by the splitting test.
a) Equal
b) .5
c) 1.5
d) 2
7. In Concrete core test the strength is __ at the top and ___ at the bottom.
a) Lowest, lowest
b) Lowest, highest
c) Highest, lowest
d) Highest, highest
9. During radiography test, which region absorbs less radiation and transmits more?
a) Low and high density regions absorb and transmit same amount of radiation
b) High density region
c) Low density region
d) Low and high density regions adsorb
4. During radiography test, which region absorbs less radiation and transmits more?
a) Low and high density regions absorb and transmit same amount of radiation
b) High density region
c) Low density region
d) Low and high density regions adsorb
6. Which among the following is the last step in magnetic particle test method?
a) Observation and inspection
b) Circular magnetization
c) Demagnetization
d) Magnetization
9. What is the first step involved in the process of preparation of test sample of material?
a) Rough polishing
b) Fine grinding
c) Fine polishing
d) Etching
2. Which cement is used for mainly building construction where strength required with age?
a) Rapid Hardening Cement
b) Low Heat Cement
c) Portland Pozzolana Cement
d) Quick Setting Cement
5. Which cement is used to store for longer duration in wet climatic conditions?
a) Expansive Cement
b) Ordinary Portland cement
c) Hydrophobic Cement
d) Quick Setting Cement
7. Which cement is used for the construction of water-retaining structure like tanks, reservoirs, retaining walls,
swimming pools, dams, bridges, piers etc?
a) Waterproof Portland cement
b) Colored Cement
c) High Alumina Cement
d) Low Heat Cement
8. ____ cement is used for formwork that can be removed earlier and reused in other areas which save the cost
of formwork.
a) Rapid Hardening Cement
b) Colored Cement
c) High Alumina Cement
d) Low Heat Cement
9. Which cement is mainly used for interior and exterior decorative works?
a) Rapid Hardening Cement
b) Colored Cement
c) High Alumina Cement
d) Low Heat Cement
10. Which cement is used for works economic where considerations is predominant?
Reservoirs, retaining walls, swimming pools, dams, bridges, piers etc.?
a) Waterproof Portland Cement
b) Colored Cement
c) High Alumina Cement
d) Blast Furnace Slag Cement