1. Proper curing of cement concrete, is good for its ?

volume stability

strength

wear resistance

all of these

Answer: all of these

Explanation:


2. When vibrators are used for compaction, the consistency of concrete depends upon the ?

type of mix

placing conditions

efficiency of vibrator

all of these

Answer: all of these

Explanation:


3. The process of consolidating concrete mix after placing it in position is termed as ?

curing

wetting

compaction

none of these

Answer: compaction

Explanation:


4. The ratio of the volume of moist sand to the volume of dry sand is known as ?

crushing value

impact value

bulking factor

none of these

Answer: bulking factor

Explanation:


5. Weight batching is done by ?

spring dial scale

platform weighing machine

portable weigh batchers

all of these

Answer: all of these

Explanation:


6. The material having particle size varying from 0.002 to 0.06 mm is termed as ?

silt

clay

sand

none of these

Answer: silt

Explanation:


7. If the water cement ratio is more, then the ?

strength of concrete will be less

durability of concrete will be less

capillary voids will be more in the physical structure of hydrated cement

all of the above

Answer: all of the above

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8. Which of the following statement is wrong ?

If the height of pile exceeds 1.44 m, the cement bags should be arranged in header and stretcher fashion

The cement bags should be rolled on the floor when it is taken out for use

The strength of cement decreases with the passage of time

none of the above

Answer: none of the above

Explanation:


9. The percentage of water for making a cement paste of normal consistency varies from ?

15 to 25%

25 to 35%

35 to 50%

50 to 60%

Answer: 25 to 35%

Explanation:


10. With the moisture content of 5 to 10% by weight, the bulking of sand is increased by ?

20%

30%

40%

50%

Answer: 50%

Explanation: