EX/CON/T/316/41/2012

BACHELOR OF CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING EXAMINATION, 2012

(3rd Year, 1st Semester)

CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY

Time : Three hours Full Marks : 100

(50 marks for each part)

Use a separate Answer-Script for each part.

PART - I
Answer any five questions.

1. State whether the following statements are True or

False. 5
(a) After casting, the concrete moulds are placed at a room
temperature of 20 2c with relative humidity of 80%.
(b) Concrete is filled in cube mould in three equal layer
and each layer is tamped 35 strokes by a steel rod of
16mm diameter and 600mm long.
(c) Minimum grade of concrete for reinforced concrete
work is M-25.
(d) Minimum period before striking of formwork of columns
is 7 days.
(e) The concrete compressive strength is ascertained from
cube-strength. The minimum number of cubes to be
tested for one representative result is three.

(Turn Over)
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1B. Calculate the fineness modulus of a sand sample from the PART - II
following data : 5
Answer any five questions. 5x10
Sieve use (mm) Weight retained (gm)
4.75 Nil 7. What are the main oxide composition of portland cement.
2.36 Nil Describe the manufacturing process of portland cement.
1.18 Nil
0.600 42 8. Write the different type of cement as per IS specification.
0.300 68 Write also a short note on Calcium Silicate Hydrates.

0.150 60
9. What are the basic differences between OPC and PPC.?
Total weight of sample taken for sieve analysis =
200gm.
10. What do you mean by workability of Concrete. What are
2. Write a short note on porosity and absorption of the main factors which affects the workability of concrete.
aggregates. 10
11. How can we measure the workability of concrete. Write
3. Describe the method of curing with curing compounds. 10 the requirement of workability as per IS 456 in different
structural works.

4. Write a short note on water reducing admixtures. 10

12. Write a short note on curing of Concrete. Describe the
different method of curing.
5. Prepare a checklist for supervisors for placement of
concrete. 10

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6. Write a short note on concrete mixers. 10