Bihar Engineering University, Patna
End Semester Examination - 2022
Course: [Link]. Semester: VII Time: 03 Hours
Code: 101710 Subject: CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY Full Marks: 70
IRstrations:
(à The mar¦s are indated in the right-hamd margin.
() Thre are NINE qwstions in this
paper.
(i) Attem FIVE questions in all.
(iv) Qestion Na. l is compulsory.
Ql Choose the correct answer ofthe following (any
seven): 12x7=14)
(a) Which test is used for high workable concrete?
() Slump test (i) Compacting factor test
(i) Flow table test (iv) Vee bee test
(b) The concrete may attain its 100% compressive strength after
) 0l year (ii) 14 days
im) 28 days (iv) 03 years
(c) Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
i) Tricalcium silicate (C3S) hydrates rapidly
Tricalcium silicate (C3S) has more resistance to sulphate attack
(iiü) Tricalcium silicate (C3S) generates more heat of hydration
(iv) Tricalcium silicate (C3S) develops early strength
(d) Air entrainment in the concrete increases
) Workability (ü) Strength
(iii) The effects of temperature variations (iv) The unit weight
(e) Which type of cement is recommended in large mass concrete works such as dam?
() Ordinary Portland (ii) High Alumina
(i) Low heat Portland (iv) Portland Pozzollena
() Le chatelier's method can be used to determine.
Unsoundness of cement (ii) Soundness of cement
(ii) Fineness of aggregate (iv) Sulphur content
(g) To determine the modulus of rupture the size of the test specimen used is,
(i) 150 x 150 x 500 mm (i 150x 150 x700 mm
(iii) 100x 100 x 500 mm (iv) 100 x 100 x 700 mm
(h) Gypsum is used as an admixture in cement grouts for
() Accelerating the setting time 4i) Retarding the setting time
(ii) Increasing the plasticity (iv) Reducing the grout shrinkage
() Which one of the following is employed to determine strength of hardened existing
Concrete structures?
() Bullet test (i) Kelly ball test
) Rebound Hammer test (iv) Cone penetrometer
G) The cement paste and water slurry coming on the top and seting on the surface is called
() Crazing (ii) Efflorescence
(if) Sulphate deterioration (iv) Laitance
02 Define the workability of concrete. Enlist the different methods for measuring it in the |14]
laboratory. Explain different types of slump with neat sketch.
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Q.3 ka) Explain any two non-destructive tests of concrete. [8|
(b) Define hardened concrete and mention the factors which influence its strength. |6|
Q4a) What do you mean by freezing and thawing effect of concrete with its remedies I7|
and causes?
(b) State the precautions to be taken in concreting operations in cold weather (7
condition.
25 Design a concrete mix of M40 grade. Take standard deviation of S MPa. The specific |14|
gravities of cement, coarse aggregate 'and fine aggregate are 3.14, 2.75 and 2.62
respectively. The bulk densities of coarse aggregate and fine aggregate are 1610 kg/m
and 1560 kg/m' respectively. Slump required is 75 mm. The water absorption of coarse
aggregate is 1% and free moisture in fine aggregate is 2%. Design the concrete mix using
IS:10262. Assume any missing data.
Q.6 Write short notes on: |3½x4=14|
sa) Shortcrete
(b) Curing of concrete
(c) Guniting
(d) Ready-mix concrete
Q7 (a) What do you understand by Flakiness and Elongation index? (6]
(b) Describe the various defects in concrete. [4]
(c) The fineness modulus of fine aggregate is 2.78 and coarse aggregate is 7.82 and (4)
the desired fineness modulus of mixed aggregate is 6.14. What is the amount of
fine aggregate (in percentage) to be mixed with one part of coarse aggregate?
Q.8 Aa) Define shrinkage and fatigue of concrete. Discuss the different factors affecting
shrinkage of concrete.
b)
Briefly discuss the advantages and disadvantages of ready-mix concrete. [7]
(3-x4=14|
0.9 Answer any four of the following briefly:
(a) What is light weight concrete? Mention its advantages.
(b) What are the advantages of pre-stressed concrete poles?
(c) What is meant by carbonation?
concreting?
(d) What are the precautions need to be taken for hot weather
(e) What are the steps adopted to control bleeding?
() Define creep. What are the factors affecting creep.
