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1) What is Concrete Mix Design?
To select a fixed proportion of the ingredients (having limited properties of their
values after laboratory test) when mixed mechanically to achieve the desired
specification of the concrete for particular use.
Mix design can be defined as the process of selecting suitable ingredients of
concrete and determining their relative proportions with the object of producing
concrete of certain minimum strength and durability as economically as possible.
15) If Slump is more or less than the specified allowable mix design, why is it
rejected?
It is being rejected because it exceeds mix nominal proportions relative to water
cement ratio as per the approved mix design.
16) What is the allowable time gap of concrete pouring, after a discontinued pour?
Allowable gap is equal to initial time setting of concrete, after the elapse of the time
limit a cold joint will occur.
17) What is the smallest and largest size of aggregates used for reinforced concrete
mix design of 4000 psi?
Largest is ¾” inch (20mm)
Smallest is 3/8” inch (10mm)
18) What is the effect of increase in size of coarse aggregates to a mix design?
It is more than the designed size then it affects workability and it cause segregation.
23) Why free fall of concrete is not allowed from height more the 1 meter?
Because it causes segregation.
24) Why vibrator must be used during concrete pouring?
Vibrator must be used for 5 to 8 second at each area of concrete where steel is
congested It is used for consolidation of concrete to reduce voids in concrete.
25) What type of Sulfate and chloride found in aggregates?
Calcium sulfate and Sodium chloride are the most common found in aggregates.
26) Where and when Type I and Type cements are used?
Type I can be used where concrete members is exposed to negligible S04 Sulfate
is (less than 0.1% by weight of soil and less than 150ppm by ground water) and
Type V is used when Sulfate S04 is more than 0.1% by weight of soil and more
than or equal to 150ppm by ground water.
27) Does concrete without rebar attack by chemicals?
Yes, presence of chemicals causes expansion of concrete mass and hence results
in cracking of the structure.
28) What are type of Cements?
Rapid hardening cement, low heat cement, quick setting cement, Pozzolanic
cement, Sulfate resisting cement, Colored cement, Super Sulfated cement, air
entraining cement, High alumina cement, Expanding cement and white Portland
cement.