Description : Which compound in cement, gives early age strength (a) C3S (b) C2S (c) C3A (d) C4AF
Last Answer : (a) C3S
Description : Which of the following compounds is considered to be an undesirable compound for cement [ A ] C3S [ B ] C2S [ C ] C3A [ D ] C4AF
Last Answer : [ D ] C4AF
Description : The following compound has the property of early strength as well as ultimate strength [ A ] C3S [ B ] C2S [ C ] C3A [ D ] C4AF
Last Answer : [ A ] C3S
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) High percentage of C3S and low percentage of C2S cause rapid hardening (B) High percentage of C3S and low percentage of C2S make the cement ... ) Low percentage of C3S and high percentage of C2S contribute to slow hardening (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : Which of the following cements contains maximum percentage of dicalcium silicate? (A) Ordinary Portland cement (B) Low heat cement (C) Rapid hardening cement (D) Sulphate resisting cement
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : When compared to ordinary Portland cement, Rapid hardening Portland cement contains ______________ amount of lime content [ A ] Equal [ B ] Greater [ C ] Lesser [ D ] Zero
Last Answer : [ B ] Greater
Description : Which of the following compound is susceptible to be attached by alkalies and salts [ A ] C3S [ B ] C3S [ C ] C3A [ D ] C3AF
Last Answer : [ C ] C3A
Description : The cement whose strength is a little lower than the ordinary cement during the first three months but attains afterwards the same strength, is known as (A) Low-heat Portland cement (B) Rapid hardening Portland cement (C) Portland blast slag cement (D) Portland pozzolana cement
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
Description : You are asked to construct a massive dam, the type of cement you will use, is (A) Ordinary Portland cement (B) Rapid hardening cement (C) Low heat cement (D) Blast furnace slag cement
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : For the construction of thin R.C.C. structures, the type of cement to be avoided, is (A) Ordinary Portland cement (B) Rapid hardening cement (C) Low heat cement (D) Blast furnace slag cement
Description : For road pavements, the cement generally used, is (A) Ordinary Portland cement (B) Rapid hardening cement (C) Low heat cement (D) Blast furnace slag cement
Description : Which of the following cements is suitable for use in massive concrete structures such as large dams? (A) Ordinary Portland cement (B) Low heat cement (C) Rapid hardening cement (D) Sulphate resisting cement
Description : For mass concrete work, the type of cement preferable is [ A ] Ordinary Portland cement [ B ] Rapid hardening cement [ C ] Low heat cement [ D ] Blast furnace slag cement
Last Answer : [ C ] Low heat cement
Description : For road pavements, the cement generally used, is [ A ] Ordinary Portland cement [ B ] Rapid hardening cement [ C ] Low heat cement [ D ] Blast furnace slag cement
Last Answer : [ A ] Ordinary Portland cement
Description : Addition of pozzolana to ordinary Portland cement increases (A) Bleeding (B) Shrinkage (C) Permeability (D) Heat of hydration
Description : Di-calcium silicate (C2S) (A) Hydrates rapidly (B) Generates less heat of hydration (C) Hardens rapidly (D) Provides less ultimate strength to cement
Description : Tricalcium aluminate (C3A) (A) Reacts fast with water (B) Generates less heat of hydration (C) Causes initial setting and early strength of cement (D) Does not contribute to develop ultimate strength
Description : An ordinary Portland cement when tested for its fineness, should not leave any residue on I.S. sieve No. 9, more than (A) 5 % (B) 10 % (C) 15 % (D) 20 %
Last Answer : (B) 10 %
Description : For an ordinary Portland cement (A) Residual does not exceed 10% when sieved through IS Sieve No. 9 (B) Soundness varies from 5 to 10 mm (C) Initial setting time is not less than 30 minutes (D) Compressive stress after 7 days, is not less than 175 kg/cm2
Last Answer : (C) Initial setting time is not less than 30 minutes
Description : According to IS specifications, the compressive strength of ordinary Portland cement after three days should not be less than (A) 7 MPa (B) 11.5 MPa (C) 16 MPa (D) 21 MPa
Description : The initial setting time for ordinary Portland cement as per IS specifications should not be less than (A) 10 minutes (B) 30 minutes (C) 60 minutes (D) 600 minutes
Description : The compressive strength an ordinary Portland cement (1:3) after 7 days test should not be less than. (a) 11N/mm2 (b) 17.5 N/mm2 (c) 22 N/mm2 (d) 27.5N/m2
Last Answer : (b) 17.5 N/mm2
Description : According to IS Code , the requirement of an ordinary Portland cement is (a) The residue does not exceed 10% when sieved through is sieve no .9 (b) Its initial setting time is not less than 30 minutes. (c) its expansion is not morethan 10mm for unaerated cement (d) All the above.
Last Answer : (d) All the above.
Description : Newly constructed pavement with ordinary Portland cement attains its working strength after (A) 7 days (B) 14 days (C) 21 days (D) 28 days
Description : Ordinary Portland cement is manufactured from (A) Lime stone and clay (B) Gypsum and lime (C) Pozzolana (D) Lime, pozzolana and clay
Description : As compared to ordinary Portland cement, use of pozzolana cement (A) Reduces workability (B) Increases bleeding (C) Increases shrinkage (D) Increases strength
Description : As compared to ordinary Portland cement, high alumina cement has (A) Higher initial setting time but lower final setting time (B) Lower initial setting time but higher final setting time (C) Higher initial and final setting times (D) Lower initial and final setting times
Description : The normal consistency of ordinary Portland cement is about (A) 10 % (B) 20 % (C) 30 % (D) 40 %
Description : As per IS specifications, the maximum final setting time for ordinary Portland cement should be (A) 30 minutes (B) 1 hour (C) 6 hours (D) 10 hour
Description : Which of the following cements is expected to have the highest compressive strength after 3 days (a) Ordinary Portland cement (b) Rapid hardening cement (c) High alumina cement (d) Sulphate resisting cement.
Last Answer : (c) High alumina cement
Description : For Ordinary Portland cement concrete exposed to dry and hot weather conditions, good moist curing period is [ A ] 7 days [ B ] 10 days [ C ] 14 days [ D ] None of the above
Last Answer : [ B ] 10 days
Description : Minimum compressive strength of cement required at the age of 3 days for ordinary Portland cement of grade 33 is [ A ] 1.15 N/mm2 [ B ] 11.5 N/mm2 [ C ] 2.10 N/mm2 [ D ] 21 N/mm2
Last Answer : [ B ] 11.5 N/mm2
Description : Chief constituent of ordinary Portland cement is [ A ] Lime [ B ] Alumina [ C ] Magnesia [ D ] Iron oxide
Last Answer : [ A ] Lime
Description : Ordinary Portland cement requires a specific surface of [ A ] 1250 cm2/gm [ B ] 2250 cm 2/gm [ C ] 3250 cm 2/gm [ D ] 3500 cm 2/gm
Last Answer : [ B ] 2250 cm 2/gm
Description : For construction of structures in sea water, the cement generally preferred to, is (A) Portland-pozzolana cement (B) Quick setting cement (C) Low heat Portland cement (D) Rapid hardening cement
Description : Portland cement manufactured from pure white chalk and clay but free from iron-oxide, is known as (A) Quick setting cement (B) Rapid hardening cement (C) White cement (D) Low heat Portland cement
Description : Formation of ordinary Portland cement?
Last Answer : Ordinary Portland cement is form from materials of limestone or chalk and clay in proportion of 78and 22% respectively. The limestone and the clay are crushed and water is added to form slurry. The ... powder and a range of gypsum is added which generate setting or hardening when water is added.
Description : List four major compounds of cement with their percentage in ordinary Portland cement.
Last Answer : List four major compounds of cement with their percentage in ordinary Portland cement.
Description : Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: (A) Tricalcium silicate (C3S) hydrates rapidly (B) Tricalcium silicate (C3S) generates more heat of hydration (C) Tricalcium silicate (C3S) develops early strength (D) Tricalcium silicate (C3S) has more resistance to sulphate attack
Description : Portland pozzolana cement possesses (A) Higher resistance to chemical attack (B) Lower heat of hydration (C) Lower shrinkage on drying (D) All the above
Description : Dicalcium silicate (C2S) [ A ] rates rapidly [ B ] Hardens rapidly [ C ] Generates less heat of hydration [ D ] Has less resistance to sulphate attack
Last Answer : [ C ] Generates less heat of hydration
Description : (1) Calcium silicate and calcium alurninate Explanation: Portland cement is the most common type of cement in general use around the world because it is a basic ingredient of concrete, mortar, stucco ... limited amount of calcium sulfate (which controls the set time) and up to 5% minor constituents.
Last Answer : Milk is a colloidal system in which: (1) Water is dispersed in fat (2) Fat is dispersed in water (3) Fat and water are dispersed in each other (4) Fat is dissolved
Description : The heat generated in ordinary cement at the end of 3 days is about [ A ] 60 cal/g [ B ] 80 cal/g [ C ] 100 cal/g [ D ] 120 cal/g
Last Answer : [ B ] 80 cal/g
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) A soil having pH value more than 7 is an acidic soil (B) A soil having pH value less than 7 is an acidic soil (C) A soil ... more than 7 is an alkaline soil (D) A soil containing chemicals for the manufacture of Portland cement is preferred
Description : In ideal pavement is constructed with (A) Bricks (B) Hard soil (C) Portland cement concrete (D) Tar
Description : For quality control of Portland cement, the test essentially done is (A) Setting time (B) Tensile strength (C) Consistency (D) All the above
Last Answer : D
Description : The compound of Portland cement which reacts immediately with water and also sets first is (A) Tri-calcium silicate (B) Di-calcium silicate (C) Tri-calcium aluminate (D) Tetra calcium alumino ferrite
Description : The compound of Portland cement which contributes to the strength after two to three years is (A) Tri-calcium silicate (B) Di-calcium silicate (C) Tri-calcium aluminate (D) Tetra-calcium alumino ferrite
Description : For the manufacture of Portland cement, the proportions of raw materials used, are (A) Lime 63% ; silica 22% ; other ingredients 15% (B) Lime 22% ; silica 63% ; other ingredients 15% (C) Silica 40% ; lime 40% ; other ingredients 20% (D) Silica 70% ; lime 20% ; other ingredients 10%
Description : The main ingredients of Portland cement are (A) Lime and silica (B) Lime and alumina (C) Silica and alumina (D) Lime and iron