1. The process of hardening the concrete mixes by keeping its surface moist for a certain period called ?

floating

curing

screeding

none of these

Answer: curing

Explanation:


2. The minimum quantity of cement to be used in controlled concrete is specified as ?

120 kg/cm³

160 kg/cm³

220 kg/cm²

280 kg/cm²

Answer: 220 kg/cm²

Explanation:


3. For compacting plain concrete or one-way reinforced concrete floors, the vibrator used is ?

internal vibrator

screed vibrator

form vibrator

all of these

Answer: screed vibrator

Explanation:


4. The compressive strength of an ordinary Portland cement (1:3 cement mortar cube) after 7 days test should not be less than ?

11 N/mm²

17.5 N/mm²

22 N/mm²

27 N/mm²

Answer: 17.5 N/mm²

Explanation:


5. The workability of concrete by slump test is expressed as ?

minutes

mm/h

mm²/h

mm

Answer: mm

Explanation:


6. To perform the initial setting time test, the water is added to the cement at the rate of .............. by weight of cement ?

0.72 P

0.78 P

0.85 P

0.95 P

Answer: 0.85 P

Explanation:


7. To prevent segregation, the concrete should not be thrown from a height of more than ?

1/2 m

1 m

1.5 m

2 m

Answer: 1 m

Explanation:


8. To perform the compressive strength test of cement, water is added at the rate of ?

0.72 P+ 3% of water

0.85 P+ 4% of water

P+ 3% of water

P+ 4% of water

Answer: P+ 3% of water

Explanation:


9. The concrete mix of grade M 25 means that the compressive strength of 15 cm cubes at 28 days after mixing is ?

15 N/mm²

20 N/mm²

25 N/mm²

30 N/mm²

Answer: 25 N/mm²

Explanation: