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H.T.No R 14
LAKKIREDDY BALI REDDY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
(AUTONOMOUS)
L.B. Reddy Nagar :: Mylavaram 521 230 :: Krishna Dist. :: A.P.
B.Tech. __ Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations
Course Code & Name:_______________________
Time : 3hours Max. Marks : 75
PART-A
(Compulsory question)
1. (a) What is bulking of sand? [1M]

(b) Define bleeding of concrete? [1M]

(c) What is additive? [1M]

(d) What is light weight concrete? [1M]

(e) What is target strength? [1M]

(f) List out shapes of aggregate? [2M]

(g) Write a brief note on elastic properties of concrete? [2M]

(h) Write a short note on water proofing compounds? [2M]

(i) List out workability tests on self compacting concrete? [2M]

(j) Define characteristic strength of concrete? [2M]

PART-B
Answer any four questions. All questions carry equal marks

2. (a)What is curing? Explain the different methods of curing? [7M]

(b) What is an alkali aggregate reaction and explain the factors promoting alkali
aggregate reaction? [8M]

3.(a) Explain different factors effecting workability of concrete? [7M]

(b) Define durability of concrete. Discuss the various factors affecting concrete

durability? [8M]

4. (a) Explain controlling techniques for compacting, finishing and curing of

concrete? [7M]
 (b) Explain the relation between compressive strength and tensile strength of

concrete? [8M]

5. (a) Explain HPC.(High Performance Concrete) ? [7M]

(b) Explain about bacterial concrete and its durability properties? [8M]

6.(a) List the factors contribute to cracks in concrete? How to control of cracks in

mass concrete? [7M]

(b) Explain in detail the design procedure of BIS method of mix design? [8M]

7. (a) Explain the role of chemical and mineral admixtures in concrete? [7M]

(b) What is the effect of super plasticizers on the properties of hardened

concrete? [8M]

8. (a) List and explain the methods to control the chloride attack in concrete?[7M]

(b) What is creep of concrete? Discuss factors influencing creep? [8M]