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

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
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Answer: Option B
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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 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

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

Pick up the compound responsible for early strength of cement from the following: (A) Tetra-calcium alumino-ferrite (B) Tri-calcium silicate (C) Tri-calcium aluminate (D) Di-calcium silicate

Description : Pick up the compound responsible for early strength of cement from the following: (A) Tetra-calcium alumino-ferrite (B) Tri-calcium silicate (C) Tri-calcium aluminate (D) Di-calcium silicate

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

Ultimate strength to cement is provided by (A) Tri-calcium silicate (B) Di-calcium silicate (C) Tri-calcium aluminate (D) Tetra calcium alumino ferrite

Description : Ultimate strength to cement is provided by (A) Tri-calcium silicate (B) Di-calcium silicate (C) Tri-calcium aluminate (D) Tetra calcium alumino ferrite

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

In the cement the compound quickest to react with water, is (A) Tri-calcium aluminate (B) Tetra-calcium alumino-ferrite (C) Tri-calcium silicate (D) Di-calcium silicate

Description : In the cement the compound quickest to react with water, is (A) Tri-calcium aluminate (B) Tetra-calcium alumino-ferrite (C) Tri-calcium silicate (D) Di-calcium silicate

Last Answer : Answer: Option A

Initial setting of cement is caused due to (A) Tri-calcium silicate (B) Di-calcium silicate (C) Tri-calcium aluminate (D) Tetra calcium alumino ferrite

Description : Initial setting of cement is caused due to (A) Tri-calcium silicate (B) Di-calcium silicate (C) Tri-calcium aluminate (D) Tetra calcium alumino ferrite

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

Good quality cement contains higher percentage of (A) Tri-calcium silicate (B) Di-calcium silicate (C) Tri-calcium aluminate (D) Tetra calcium alumino ferrite

Description : Good quality cement contains higher percentage of (A) Tri-calcium silicate (B) Di-calcium silicate (C) Tri-calcium aluminate (D) Tetra calcium alumino ferrite

Last Answer : Answer: Option A

Rapid hardening cement contains (A) Tri-calcium silicate (B) Tri-calcium aluminate (C) Tetra-calcium alumino-ferrite (D) Di-calcium silicate

Description : Rapid hardening cement contains (A) Tri-calcium silicate (B) Tri-calcium aluminate (C) Tetra-calcium alumino-ferrite (D) Di-calcium silicate

Last Answer : Answer: Option A

The constituent of cement which is responsible for all the undesirable properties of cement is (A) Di-calcium silicate (B) Tri-calcium silicate (C) Tri-calcium aluminate (D) Tetra calcium alumino ferrite

Description : The constituent of cement which is responsible for all the undesirable properties of cement is (A) Di-calcium silicate (B) Tri-calcium silicate (C) Tri-calcium aluminate (D) Tetra calcium alumino ferrite

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

To retard the initial setting time of cement, the compound responsible, is (A) Tri-calcium silicate (B) Gypsum (C) Di-calcium silicate (D) Tri-calcium aluminate

Description : To retard the initial setting time of cement, the compound responsible, is (A) Tri-calcium silicate (B) Gypsum (C) Di-calcium silicate (D) Tri-calcium aluminate

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

The development of first 28 days strength is on account of the hydration of (a) Tricalcium silicate (b) Dicalcium silicate (c) Tricalcium aluminate (d) Tetra calcium alumina ferrite

Description : The development of first 28 days strength is on account of the hydration of (a) Tricalcium silicate (b) Dicalcium silicate (c) Tricalcium aluminate (d) Tetra calcium alumina ferrite

Last Answer : (a) Tricalcium silicate

The main constituent of cement which is responsible for initial setting of cement is (A) Di-calcium silicate (B) Tri-calcium silicate (C) Tri-calcium aluminate (D) All of the above

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Last Answer : Answer: Option C

Hydration of cement is due to chemical action of water with (A) Tricalcium silicate and dicalcium silicate (B) Dicalcium silicate and tricalcium aluminate (C) Tricalcium aluminate and tricalcium alumino ferrite (D) All the above

Description : Hydration of cement is due to chemical action of water with (A) Tricalcium silicate and dicalcium silicate (B) Dicalcium silicate and tricalcium aluminate (C) Tricalcium aluminate and tricalcium alumino ferrite (D) All the above

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

Early attainment of strength in rapid hardening cement is mainly due to (A) Gypsum (B) Finer grinding (C) Tri-calcium silicate (D) Tri-calcium aluminate

Description : Early attainment of strength in rapid hardening cement is mainly due to (A) Gypsum (B) Finer grinding (C) Tri-calcium silicate (D) Tri-calcium aluminate

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

The first compound which reacts with water when mixed with cement is (a) Tricalcium Aluminate (b) Tricalcium silicate (c) Di-calcium silicate (d) Teracalcium aluminate

Description : The first compound which reacts with water when mixed with cement is (a) Tricalcium Aluminate (b) Tricalcium silicate (c) Di-calcium silicate (d) Teracalcium aluminate

Last Answer : (a) Tricalcium Aluminate

About 70% to 80% of cement is contributed by [ A ] Tricalcium silicate and Tricalcium aluminate [ B ] Tricalcium silicate and Dicalcium silicate [ C ] Tricalcium Aluminate and Dicalcium silicate [ D ] Tricalcium Aluminate and Tetra calcium Aluminoferrite

Description : About 70% to 80% of cement is contributed by [ A ] Tricalcium silicate and Tricalcium aluminate [ B ] Tricalcium silicate and Dicalcium silicate [ C ] Tricalcium Aluminate and Dicalcium silicate [ D ] Tricalcium Aluminate and Tetra calcium Aluminoferrite

Last Answer : [ B ] Tricalcium silicate and Dicalcium silicate

Main constituents of Portland cement are calcium aluminate and (A) Gypsum(B) Silicates(C) Sodium silicate(D) Carbonates

Description : Main constituents of Portland cement are calcium aluminate and (A) Gypsum (B) Silicates (C) Sodium silicate (D) Carbonates

Last Answer : (B) Silicates

Di-calcium silicate (C2S) (A) Hydrates rapidly (B) Generates less heat of hydration (C) Hardens rapidly (D) Provides less ultimate strength to cement

Description : Di-calcium silicate (C2S) (A) Hydrates rapidly (B) Generates less heat of hydration (C) Hardens rapidly (D) Provides less ultimate strength to cement

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

Finely ground calcium aluminate & silicate is a/an (A) Cermet (B) Cement (C) Abrasive (D) Explosive

Description : Finely ground calcium aluminate & silicate is a/an (A) Cermet (B) Cement (C) Abrasive (D) Explosive

Last Answer : (B) Cement

Cement is usually a mixture of : (1) Calcium silicate and calcium aluminate (2) Calcium silicate and calcium ferrate (3) Calcium aluminate and calcium ferrate (4) Lime stone and silicon dioxide

Description : Cement is usually a mixture of : (1) Calcium silicate and calcium aluminate (2) Calcium silicate and calcium ferrate (3) Calcium aluminate and calcium ferrate (4) Lime stone and silicon dioxide 

Last Answer : Calcium silicate and calcium aluminate

Hydration of cement is due to the chemical action of water with. (a) Tricalcium silicate (b) Dicalcium silicate (c) Tricalcium aluminate (d) All of these

Description : Hydration of cement is due to the chemical action of water with. (a) Tricalcium silicate (b) Dicalcium silicate (c) Tricalcium aluminate (d) All of these

Last Answer : (d) All of these

(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 and most non-specialty grout. It usually originates from limestone. It is a fine powder produced by grinding Portland cement. clinker (more than 90%), a limited amount of calcium sulfate (which controls the set time) and up to 5% minor constituents.

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Last Answer : (C) Tricalcium silicate

Pick out the wrong statement. (A) High early strength cement are made from materials having high silica to lime ratio (B) The function of gypsum in cement is to enhance its initial setting rate (C) Acid resistant cements are known as silicate cement (D) Major component of greyish Portland cement is tricalcium silicate

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Last Answer : (A) High early strength cement are made from materials having high silica to lime ratio

A slow setting cement will have higher percentage of a) tricalcium aluminate b) tricalcium silicate c) Gypsum d) Dicalcium silicate*

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Last Answer : d) tricalcium aluminate,dicalcium silicate and tricalcium silicate *

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

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

The sum of the percentage of tricalcium silicate and dicalcium silicate for Portland cement varies from. (a) 50 to 60% (b) 60 to 70% (c) 70 to 80% (d) 80 to 90%

Description : The sum of the percentage of tricalcium silicate and dicalcium silicate for Portland cement varies from. (a) 50 to 60% (b) 60 to 70% (c) 70 to 80% (d) 80 to 90%

Last Answer : (c) 70 to 80%

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 : 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

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

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 : 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

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

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

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

Newly constructed pavement with ordinary Portland cement attains its working strength after (A) 7 days (B) 14 days (C) 21 days (D) 28 days

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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

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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.

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Description : The presence of alkali oxides in alumino silicate ceramics is likely to result in dielectric breakdown due to   (A) Polarization (B) Conductivity (C) Structural homogeneties (D) Ionization

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The pH value of water is kept slightly less than 7 so that hydrochloride ions may combine with ammonia ions to form (A) Mono-chloramine (NHCl) (B) Di-chloramine (NH2Cl) (C) Nitrogen tri-chloramine (NCl3) (D) All the above

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High percentage of tricalcium silicate and low percentage of dicalcium silicate in cement results in. (a) Rapid hardening (b) High early strength (c) High heat of generation (d) All the above

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For quality control of Portland cement, the test essentially done is (A) Setting time (B) Tensile strength (C) Consistency (D) All the above

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As compared to ordinary Portland cement, use of pozzolana cement (A) Reduces workability (B) Increases bleeding (C) Increases shrinkage (D) Increases strength

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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

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Last Answer : [ B ] 11.5 N/mm2

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Last Answer : (B) 2-2-4 tri methyl pentane

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(3) preventing rapid setting of cement Explanation: Portland cement clinker is a hydraulic material which shall consist of at least two-thirds by mass of calcium silicates, the remainder consisting of aluminium- and ironcontaining clinker phases and other compounds. The ratio of CaO to SiO2 shall not be less than 2.0. The magnesium oxide content (MgO) shall not exceed 5.0% by mass. Cement sets when mixed with water by way of a complex series of chemical reactions still only partly understood.

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The addition of gypsum to portland cement helps in : (1) increasing the strength of cement (2) rapid setting of cement (3) preventing rapid setting of cement (4) reduction in the cost of cement

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Last Answer : [ C ] To be attacked by alkalies and salts

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

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Last Answer : (C) Initial setting time is not less than 30 minutes

The fluid generally used for grouting is (A) Cement and water mix (B) Clay suspension (C) Sodium silicate (D) All the above

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