Description : For the construction of cement concrete dams, the maximum permissible size of the aggregates, is (A) 40 mm (B) 50 mm (C) 60 mm (D) 70 mm
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
Description : Strength of concrete increases with (A) Increase in water-cement ratio (B) Increase in fineness of cement (C) Decrease in curing time (D) Decrease in size of aggregate
Last Answer : (B) Increase in fineness of cement
Description : Workability of concrete is inversely proportional to (A) Time of transit (B) water-cement ratio (C) The air in the mix (D) Size of aggregate
Description : For constructing a terrazzo floor, Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: (A) A base course is prepared as in cement concrete flooring (B) A 32 mm thick layer of cement concrete ... final grinding is over, oxalic acid mixed with water is spread over and rubbed hard with soft material
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : A reinforced concrete slab is 75 mm thick. The maximum size of reinforcement bar that can be used is (a) 6 mm diameter (b) 8 mm diameter (c) 10 mm diameter (d) 12 mm diameter
Last Answer : (b) 8 mm diameter
Description : The ratio of differenct ingredients (cement, sand and aggregate) in concrete mix of grade M20 is. (a) 1:1:2 (b) 1:1.5:2 (c) 1:2:4 (d) 1:3:6
Last Answer : (b) 1:1.5:2
Description : The maximum thickness of concrete floor of a cement warehouse, is (A) 10 cm (B) 15 cm (C) 20 cm (D) 25 cm
Last Answer : (D) 25 cm
Description : If the engineer-in-charge approves, the 10 cm cubes may be used for the work test of concrete provided maximum nominal size of aggregate, does not exceed (A) 10 cm (B) 15 cm (C) 20 cm (D) 25 cm
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : The maximum permissible size of aggregates to be used in casting the ribs of a slab, is (A) 5 mm (B) 7.5 mm (C) 10 mm (D) 15 mm
Description : The maximum limit of water absorption for aggregate suitable for road construction is (A) 0.4 % (B) 0.6 % (C) 0.8 % (D) 1.0 %
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The maximum size of a coarse aggregate, is 75 mm and minimum 4.75 mm (B) The maximum size of the fine aggregate, is 4.75 mm and minimum 0.075 mm ( ... having particles of size varying from 0.06 mm to 0.002 mm, is known as silt (D) All the ab
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : The Minimum bar spacing should not be less than [ A ] Diameter of the largest bar [ B ] Maximum size of aggregate [ C ] Greater of diameter of the largest bar and maximum size of aggregate [ D ] Greater of diameter of the largest bar and maximum size of aggregate plus 5 mm
Last Answer : [ D ] Greater of diameter of the largest bar and maximum size of aggregate plus 5 mm
Description : Inert material of a cement concrete mix, is (A) Water (B) Cement (C) Aggregate (D) None of these
Description : C.R.R.I. charts are used to obtain a relationship between strength of concrete and (A) Water cement ratio (B) Workability (C) Grading of aggregate (D) Fineness modulus
Description : Workability of concrete is directly proportional to (A) Aggregate cement ratio (B) Time of transit (C) Grading of the aggregate (D) All of above
Description : Strength of cement concrete primarily depends upon (A) Quality of water (B) Quantity of aggregate (C) Quantity of cement (D) Water-cement
Description : According to the rule of water cement ratio, the strength of concrete wholly depends upon. (a) The quality of cement. (b) The quality of cement mixed with aggregate. (c) The amount of water used in preparation of concrete mix. (d) All of the above
Last Answer : (c) The amount of water used in preparation of concrete mix.
Description : The deleterious materials present in the aggregate (a) Prevent normal hydration of cement (b) Reduce the strength and durability of concrete. (c) Modify the setting action and cause efloresecence. (d) All of the above
Last Answer : (d) All of the above
Description : The material used as an ingredient of concrete is usually (a) Cement (b) Aggregate (c) Water (d) All the above
Last Answer : (d) All the above
Description : The workability of concrete is mostly influenced by its [ A ] Water cement ratio [ B ] Aggregate cement ratio [ C ] Cement content [ D ] Water content
Last Answer : [ A ] Water cement ratio
Description : Inert material of a cement concrete mix, is [ A ] Water [ B ] Aggregate [ C ] Cement [ D ] None of these
Last Answer : [ B ] Aggregate
Description : Modulus of elasticity of concrete is primarily influenced by [ A ] Elastic properties of aggregate [ B ] Curing of concrete [ C ] Age of concrete [ D ] Mix proportion and type of cement
Last Answer : [ A ] Elastic properties of aggregate
Description : In designing concrete structures, normally maximum aggregate sizes are adopted with ranges from 10mm to 20mm. Does an increase of maximum aggregate size benefit the structures?
Last Answer : To answer this question, let's consider an example of a cube. The surface area to volume ratio of a cube is 6/b where b is the length of the cube. This implies that ... requirement can offset the disadvantages brought about by discontinuities as suggested by Longman Scientific and Technical (1987).
Description : Which of the following statement is correct (a) The maximum size of coarse aggregate should not exceed one fourth of the minimum dimension of the plain concrete member. (b) The maximum size of coarse ... aggregates of 40mm, 20mm and 10mm sizes are commonly used for concrete works (d) All the above
Description : Accordingly to IS: 383-1970, a good aggregate for concrete construction should be (a) Chemically inert (b) Sufficiently strong (c)Sufficiently hard and durable (d) All the above
Description : If 20 kg of coarse aggregate is sieved through 80 mm, 40 mm, 20 mm, 10 mm, 4.75 mm, 2.36 mm, 1.18 mm, 600 micron, 300 micron and 150 micron standard sieves and the weights retained are 0 kg, 2 kg, 8 kg, ... , the fineness modulus of the aggregate, is (A) 7.30 (B) 7.35 (C) 7.40 (D) 7.45
Description : If a concrete column 200 200 mm in cross-section is reinforced with four steel bars of 1200 mm2 total cross-sectional area. Calculate the safe load for the column if permissible stress in concrete is 5 N/mm2 ... 15 Ec (A) 264 MN (B) 274 MN (C) 284 MN (D) 294 MN
Last Answer : (C) 284 MN
Description : Permissible width of crack at the surface of concrete for „moderate‟ environmental conditions according to IS : 456-2000 is [ A ] 0.1 mm [ B ] 0.2 mm [ C ] 0.3 mm [ D ] 0.4 mm
Last Answer : [ B ] 0.2 mm
Description : The expected out turn of 2.5 cm cement concrete floor per mansion per day (A) 2.5 sqm (B) 5.0 sqm (C) 7.5 sqm (D) 10 sqm
Last Answer : (C) 7.5 sqm
Description : The maximum permissible differential settlement, in case of foundations in clayey soil, is usually limited to (A) 10 mm (B) 20 mm (C) 30 mm (D) 40 mm
Description : For different layers of cement concrete floor. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: (A) The lowest layer consists of consolidated ground (B) A 10 cm thick clean sand is laid on consolidated ground (C) ... sand (D) A 10 cm thick cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) is laid on top layer
Last Answer : Option D
Description : If aggregates completely pass through a sieve of size 75 mm and are retained on a sieve of size 60 mm, the particular aggregate will be flaky if its minimum dimension is less than (A) 20.5 mm (B) 30.5 mm (C) 40.5 mm (D) 50.5 mm
Description : An aggregate is known as cyclopean aggregate if its size is more than (A) 4.75 mm (B) 30 mm (C) 60 mm (D) 75 mm
Description : The maximum quantity of aggregate per 50kg of cement should not axceed. (a) 100kg (b) 200kg (c) 350kg (d) 450kg
Last Answer : (d) 450kg
Description : For 100 sq. m cement concrete (1 : 2: 4) 4 cm thick floor, the quantity of cement required, is (A) 0.90 m3 (B) 0.94 m3 (C) 0.98 m3 (D) 1.00 m3
Last Answer : (B) 0.94 m3
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Continuous grading is not necessary for obtaining a minimum of air voids (B) The omission of a certain size of aggregate is shown by ... in concrete increases the workability but also increases the liability to segregation (D) All the above
Description : Horizontal construction joints in concrete walls are generally provided at (A) Soffit level (B) Window sill level (C) Floor level (D) All the above
Description : As per IS: 456, permissible bond stress for plain bars in tension, in working stress method, where M20, is the grade of concrete [ A ] 0.6 N/mm2 [ B ] 0.8 N/mm2 [ C ] 1.0 N/mm2 [ D ] 1.2 N/mm2
Last Answer : [ B ] 0.8 N/mm2
Description : In case of cement concrete pavements, pick up the incorrect statement (A) Tractive resistance is low (B) Initial cost of construction is high (C) Initial cost of construction is low (D) Visibility during nights is high
Description : Cement used for normal concrete construction, is obtained by burning a mixture of (A) Siliceous and argillaceous materials (B) Argillaceous and calcareous materials (C) Siliceous and calcareous materials (D) Siliceous, argillaceous and calcareous materials
Description : In case of foundations on sandy soil, maximum permissible differential settlement, is usually limited to (A) 15 mm (B) 25 mm (C) 35 mm (D) 45 mm
Description : For testing compressive strength of cement, the size of cube used is (A) 50 mm (B) 70.6 mm (C) 100 mm (D) 150 mm
Last Answer : B
Description : If 50 kg of fine aggregates and 100 kg of coarse aggregates are mixed in a concrete whose water cement ratio is 0.6, the weight of water required for harsh mix, is (A) 8 kg (B) 10 kg (C) 12 kg (D) 14 kg
Description : Regarding the working stress design of under reinforced concrete section, (a) The neutral axis depth will be greater than that of a balanced section. (b) The stress in steel intension will reach ... on the tension side is also be considered for calculating the moment of resistance of the section.
Last Answer : both b&c
Description : The section in which concrete is not fully stressed to its permissible value when stress in steel reaches its maximum value is (a) Under-reinforced section (b) Over-reinforced section (c) Critical section (d) Balanced section
Last Answer : (a) Under-reinforced section
Description : The floor slab of a building is supported on reinforced cement floor beams. The ratio of the end and intermediate spans is kept (A) 0.7 (B) 0.8 (C) 0.9 (D) 0.6
Description : The floor slab of a building is supported on reinforced cement floor beams. The ratio of the end and intermediate span is kept. (a) 0.7 (b) 0.8 (c) 0.9 (d) 0.6
Last Answer : (c) 0.9
Description : The expected out turn of 12 mm plastering with cement mortar is (A) 2.5 sq m (B) 4.0 sq m (C) 6.0 sq m (D) 8.0 sq m
Last Answer : (D) 8.0 sq m
Description : As per IS;456, in working stress method of design, permissible tensile stress for M20 grade concrete is given by [ A ] 1. 2 N/mm2 [ B ] 1.5 N/mm2 [ C ] 2.0 N/mm2 [ D ] 2.8 N/mm2
Last Answer : [ D ] 2.8 N/mm2
Description : In horizontal D.P.C, thickness of cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) is (A) 2 cm (B) 4 cm (C) 6 cm (D) 8 cm