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Important Questions
Of
CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY (22305)
UNIT – I) CEMENT (Wt. 6 Marks)
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Q. 1) List four Bogue’s compounds with their percentage in ordinary Portland 3
cement.
Q. 2) Explain the process of hydration of cement. 3
Q. 3) State physical properties of cement.
Q. 4) State two uses of low heat cement.
4 Marks Questions
Q. 5) Explain the procedure to determine standard consistency of cement.
Q. 6) Calculate the fineness modulus of a sample using following data: Total 3
weight of sample is 500g.
Q. 7) Explain the method of storage of cement at site with its effect on strength of
cement.
Q. 8) List four physical properties of OPC. Explain how fineness of cement is 2
determined by method of sieving.
Q. 9) Explain the method to determine initial and final setting time of cement.
Q. 10) Explain the procedure for determination of compressive strength of cement
in laboratory.
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Important Questions
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CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY (22305)
UNIT – II) AGGREGATES (Wt. 10 Marks)
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Q. 1) State four properties of fine aggregate. 2
Q. 2) Classify the coarse aggregate with reference to its source, shape and size. 2
Q. 3) State the importance of size of aggregates in determining the strength of
the concrete.
Q. 4) Define bulking of sand.
4 Marks Questions
Q. 5) List the properties of fine aggregate and explain one of them in detail.
Q. 6) Interpret the relationship between the moisture content and the change 2
in volume of fine, medium and coarse aggregate to explain the
phenomenon of bulking with relevant sketch.
Q. 7) Impact value test was conducted on coarse aggregate in the laboratory
and the observations are recorded as given below. Find average impact
value of coarse aggregate and state its suitability.
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Q. 11) Calculate the average crushing value of aggregate using following data
and write its suitability.
Q. 12) A sand sample has a fineness modulus of 1.95. Whether this sand can be
used for concreting? Explain the procedure to bring the fineness modulus
in required permissible limits. State its importance.
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Important Questions
Of
CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY (22305)
UNIT – III) CONCRETE (Wt. 14 Marks)
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Q. 1) Define Duff Abraham’s w/c ratio law. 5
Q. 2) List two properties of concrete in plastic state and in hardened state.
4 Marks Questions
Q. 3) Suggest the degree of workability for the following: 2
i. Building concrete, ii. Mass concrete,
iii. Pumped concrete, iv. Tremie concrete,
iv. Road Pavement, v. Heavily Reinforced concrete
Q. 4) Draw the neat labeled sketch of slump cone with all dimensions. Suggest the 2
slump values for the following situation:
i. Concrete used for road structures vibrated by power operated
machine.
ii. Concrete used for road structures vibrated by hand operated machine.
Q. 5) Explain two factors affecting the workability of concrete. 3
Define workability. List three factors affecting workability
Q. 6) Explain the significance of w/c ratio with reference to the graph of w/c ratio 2
Vs. compressive strength of concrete
Explain the importance of water / cement ratio in the concrete mix.
Q. 7) Explain stepwise procedure of compaction factor test. 2
Q. 8) Write the necessity of supervision of the concrete operations. 4
Q. 9) Explain bleeding. Suggest two ways by which bleeding can be avoided. 3
Q. 10) Calculate quantity of water to be added for costing cubes in laboratory by
12.5 kg cement, if w/c ratio 0.45.
Q. 11) Explain two causes of each 2
(i) Segregation
(ii) Bleeding of concrete.
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Important Questions
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CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY (22305)
UNIT – IV) CONCRETE MIX DESIGN AND
TESTING OF CONCRETE (Wt. 16 Marks)
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Q. 1) Define concrete mix design. 2
Q. 2) Calculate quantity of water in liters per bag of cement, if w/c is 0.50.
Q. 3) List four methods of Mix design of concrete. 2
Q. 4) State the significance of testing of concrete.
Q. 5) State principle of ultrasonic pulse-velocity test on concrete.
4 Marks Questions
Q. 6) Write the procedure of Mix Design with reference to the provisions laid in 3
IS -10262- 2009.
Explain the laboratory procedure to determine the compressive strength
of concrete cubes as per IS-516-1959 with reference to following points:
(i) preparation of test specimen (ii) Procedure of testing
(iii) Interpretation of results.
Q. 7) Explain the procedure of conducting a rebound hammer test for 3
measuring the surface hardness with reference to following points :
(i) Rebound number and its significance
(ii) Construction of equipment
(iii) Sketch of equipment
(iv) limitations of test
Explain the rebound hammer test procedure and show the relationship
between compressive strength and rebound number with hammer
horizontal and vertical on a dry and wet surface of concrete.
Q. 8) Draw a neat and labeled sketch of rebound hammer and write two
limitations of it.
Q. 9) Explain the procedure to determine the compressive strength of concrete. 2
Q. 10) Explain with sketch the Pulse velocity method used in testing the 4
concrete.
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Explain the ultrasonic pulse velocity test and techniques of measuring
pulse velocity through concrete.
Q. 11) List four objectives of concrete mix design. 3
Q. 12) Explain the importance Non-destructive Testing of concrete with the 3
names of methods deployed in it.
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Important Questions
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CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY (22305)
UNIT – V) QUALITY CONTROL OF CONCRETE (Wt. 14 Marks)
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Q. 1) Draw the concrete operation chain. 2
In sequence, write concreting operations.
Q. 2) List four methods of water proofing.
Q. 3) Enlist any two methods of transportation of a concrete. 2
Q. 4) List four materials used for filling joints in concrete.
4 Marks Questions
Q. 5) Classify the methods of curing of concrete with detail explanation of one 3
method.
Write three methods of curing and also explain the necessity of curing.
Q. 6) Propose the relevant type of formwork for following structures.
i. Concrete Beam, ii. Bridge Pier,
iii. Deck slab of a Bridge in creek, iv. Architectural design,
v. High rise building. vi. Chimney
Q. 7) List four methods of transportation of concrete. Explain one of them. 4
Suggest the relevant method of transportation of concrete used for
construction in following situation.
(1) Concreting in hilly areas
(2) Concreting of high rise building
(3) Concreting under water
Q. 8) Draw a sketch of form work of a rectangular concrete beam.
Q. 9) State the requirement of good form work and state the stripping time of
form work as per IS 456-2000.
(i) Slab (ii) Beam
(iii) Column
With labeling on sketch.
Q. 10) Draw neat and labeled sketches of following: 2
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(i) Plan of column formwork.
(ii) Expansion joint with load transfer device.
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Important Questions
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CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY (22305)
CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY (22305)
UNIT – VI) CHEMICAL ADMIXTURE IN CONCRETE,
SPECIAL CONCRETE AND EXTREME WEATHER CONCRETING (Wt. 10 Marks)
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Q. 1) State the two purposes of using air entraining admixtures in the concrete.
Q. 2) State the uses of two special concrete.
Q. 3) List any two precautions to be taken in cold weather concreting.
Q. 4) State two purposes of using accelerating admixtures in the concrete.
4 Marks Questions
Q. 5) Write four properties of Ready Mix Concrete. 2
Q. 6) State one property of following admixtures with relevant application: 2
i. Super plasticizer,
ii. Accelerating admixture
iii. Retarding admixture,
iv. Air entraining admixture
Q. 7) Write two effects and two precautions in hot weather concreting. 2
Q. 8) Explain Ready Mix Concrete. Write two uses of RMC.
Q. 9) State the precautions to be taken in concreting operations in hot weather. 2
Q. 10) Write two effects and two precautions of cold weather and hot weather 2
concreting.
Q. 11) Differentiate between retarding and accelerating admixtures with
following points.
(i) Hydration process. (ii) Setting time
(iii) Weather condition (iv) Use.
Q. 12) Write two advantages and two disadvantages of vacuum de-watered
concrete floor.
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Sandip Polytechnic, Nashik
Department of Civil Engineering Roll No.:
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER I
Class: SYCE Semester –III Max. Marks: 20
Course & Code: Concrete Technology (CTE – 22305) Time: 01 Hour
Date: __/__/2023
Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Illustrate your answers with neat sketches/flowcharts wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks of respective questions.
Course Outcomes:
Question Paper:
Question
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Question Outcome
No.
Q. 01 - Attempt any FOUR of the following. 08
a. CO305.1 List four Bogue’s compounds with their percentage in ordinary 02
Portland cement.
b. CO305.1 Explain the process of hydration of cement. 02
c. CO305.2 State four properties of fine aggregate. 02
d. CO305.2 Define bulking of sand. 02
e. CO305.3 Define Duff Abraham’s w/c ratio law. 02
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Department of Civil Engineering Roll No.:
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER II
Class: SYCE Semester –III Max. Marks: 20
Course & Code: Concrete Technology (CTE – 22305) Time: 01 Hour
Date: __/__/2023
Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Illustrate your answers with neat sketches/flowcharts wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks of respective questions.
Course Outcomes:
Question Paper:
Question
/ Sub Course
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Question Outcome
No.
Q. 01 - Attempt any FOUR of the following. 08
a. CO305.1 List four Bogue’s compounds with their percentage in ordinary 02
Portland cement.
b. CO305.1 State physical properties of cement. 02
c. CO305.2 Classify the coarse aggregate with reference to its source, shape and 02
size.
c. CO305.2 Interpret the relationship between the moisture content and the 04
change in volume of fine, medium and coarse aggregate to explain
the phenomenon of bulking with relevant sketch.
d. CO305.3 Explain bleeding. Suggest two ways by which bleeding can be 04
avoided.
e. CO305.3 Define workability. List three factors affecting workability 04
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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER III
Class: SYCE Semester –III Max. Marks: 20
Course & Code: Concrete Technology (CTE – 22305) Time: 01 Hour
Date: __/__/2023
Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Illustrate your answers with neat sketches/flowcharts wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks of respective questions.
Course Outcomes:
Chapter
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01 CO305.4 Prepare concrete of required specifications. 4
Question
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Q. 01 - Attempt any FOUR of the following. 08
a. CO305.4 Define concrete mix design. 02
b. CO305.4 State the significance of testing of concrete. 02
c. CO305.5 Draw the concrete operation chain. 02
d. CO305.5 List four methods of water proofing. 02
e. CO305.6 State the uses of two special concrete. 02
f. CO305.6 State two purposes of using accelerating admixtures in the concrete. 02
Q. 02 Attempt any THREE. 12
a. CO305.4 Explain the laboratory procedure to determine the compressive 04
strength of concrete cubes as per IS-516-1959 with reference to
following points:
(i) preparation of test specimen (ii) Procedure of testing
(iii) Interpretation of results.
b. CO305.4 Explain the procedure of conducting a rebound hammer test for 04
measuring the surface hardness with reference to following points :
(i) Rebound number and its significance
(ii) Construction of equipment
(iii) Sketch of equipment
(iv) limitations of test
c. CO305.5 Suggest the relevant method of transportation of concrete used for 04
construction in following situation.
(1) Concreting in hilly areas
(2) Concreting of high rise building
(3) Concreting under water
d. CO305.5 Draw neat and labeled sketches of following: 04
(i) Plan of column formwork.
(ii) Expansion joint with load transfer device.
e. CO305.6 Write four properties of Ready Mix Concrete. 04
f. CO305.6 Write two effects and two precautions in hot weather concreting. 04
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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER IV
Class: SYCE Semester –III Max. Marks: 20
Course & Code: Concrete Technology (CTE – 22305) Time: 01 Hour
Date: __/__/2023
Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Illustrate your answers with neat sketches/flowcharts wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks of respective questions.
Course Outcomes:
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01 CO305.4 Prepare concrete of required specifications. 4
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Question
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Q. 01 - Attempt any FOUR of the following. 08
a. CO305.4 List four methods of Mix design of concrete. 02
b. CO305.4 State principle of ultrasonic pulse-velocity test on 02
concrete.
c. CO305.5 Enlist any two methods of transportation of a concrete. 02
d. CO305.5 List four materials used for filling joints in concrete. 02
e. CO305.6 State the two purposes of using air entraining admixtures 02
in the concrete.
f. CO305.6 List any two precautions to be taken in cold weather 02
concreting.
Q. 02 Attempt any THREE. 12
a. CO305.4 Explain with sketch the Pulse velocity method used in 04
testing the concrete
b. CO305.4 Explain the importance Non-destructive Testing of 04
concrete with the names of methods deployed in it.
c. CO305.5 Classify the methods of curing of concrete with detail 04
explanation of one method
d. CO305.5 Draw a sketch of form work of a rectangular concrete 04
beam.
e. CO305.6 State one property of following admixtures with relevant 04
application:
i. Super plasticizer,
ii. Accelerating admixture
iii. Retarding admixture,
iv. Air entraining admixture
f. CO305.6 Write two effects and two precautions of cold weather and 04
hot weather concreting.
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2. Attempt any THREE of the following: 12
a) Explain the method to determine initial and final setting time
of cement.
b) Classify the aggregate based on its size and shape.
c) Calculate the average crushing value of aggregate using following
data and write its suitability.
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xi. Mix design based on flexural strength
xii. 12.British DOE mix design method (Department of
Environment)
ii. Fill this cement paste in Vicat’s mould. Keep this mould under
Vicat’s apparatus with IST needle attached to it.
iii. Now allow the IST needle to penetrate in the paste by realize
pin observe the total penetration. If the penetration is not 33
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Q.2 to 35 mm from top then change the position of penetration
surface.
iv. Note down the time at which IST needle will give required
penetration as T2 min. Hence calculate the initial setting
time.
v. IST = T2 - T1 min.
vi. Replace IST needle with FST needle and allow FST needle to
penetrate in same cement paste.
vii. Note down the time at which FST needle will give the Just
impression on a cement surface as T3 min.
viii. Calculate final setting time i.e. FST = T3-T1 min.
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Q.2
For observation I:
%ACV= (575/3119)x100 = 18.43%
3
For observation II:
%ACV= (581/3246)x100 =17.89%
Ans. The given sand sample has a fineness modulus 1.95, which is less than
prescribed limit i.e.2.2-3.2. It indicates that sand particles are finer, 1
which is not suitable for satisfactory concreting work.
Importance of FM:
i. Fineness modulus of sand should be 2.2 to 2.6 for fine
sand, which is helpful for minimizing voids ratio and 1
increasing density of concrete mass.
ii. Well graded sand is also useful for good bonding of
particles and related strength criteria of concrete.
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Q.3 Attempt any THREE of the following : 12
a)
Suggest the compaction factor for the following degree of
workability.
ii High 0.95
iv Low 0.85
i. Size of aggregate:
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Q.3 iv. Water absorption:
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Q.4 Attempt any THREE of the following: 12
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Q.4 iv. It can be easily transported at a longer distance without setting
of concrete.
v. Quality of concrete is uniform and high.
vi. Useful in urban areas where it is lack of space.
vii. No dust and noise pollution.
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Q.4 iii. The porosity which there in the concrete allows water, oil and
grease to seep into thereby weakening the structure.
iv. Joint can also weaken the concrete.
v. Abrasion can cause dust and cleanliness problem.
Interpretation of results:
i. If the calculated compressive strength is less than the grade
of concrete used, then concrete can be rejected at site.
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ii. When such strength is found more (say 23N/mm than the
specified grade M20, then that concrete is safe and good for
construction.
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Q.5 b) Explain the rebound hammer test procedure and show the
relationship between compressive strength and rebound number
with hammer horizontal and vertical on dry and wet surface of
concrete.
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Q.5 c) Explain the ultrasonic pulse velocity test and techniques of
measuring pulse velocity through concrete.
Ans.
Procedure:
i. Ultrasonic pulse velocity method consists of measuring the
time travel of an ultrasonic pulse passing through the
concrete to be tested.
ii. The pulse generated circuit consists of electronic circuit for
generating pulses and a transducer for transforming these
electronic pulses into mechanical energy having vibration
frequency in the range of 15 to 50 kHz. 3
iii. The time travel between the initial path and the reception
of the pulse is measured electronically.
iv. The path length between transducer divided by the time of
travel gives the average velocity of the wave propagation.
PUNDIT (Portable Ultrasonic Non Destructive Digital
Indicating Tester) is a battery operated fully digitized
instrument which is generally used for measuring
ultrasonic pulse velocity.
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Q.5 c) Surface transmission: The transmitting and receiving
transducers are placed on same surfaces of the concrete 1
slab
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Q.6 b) Suggest one type of materials for water proofing for the following
situations.
i. Rising dampness in building
ii. Leakages in dam
iii. Concrete continuously in wet or damp condition
iv. Leakages in lavatory ,bathroom and kitchen floor
v. Cracks on plastered surface
vi. Cracks on roof surface
Ans. i. Flexible materials like butyl rubber, hot bitumen (asphalt),
plastic sheets, bituminous felts, sheets of lead.
ii. Liquid applied cementitious membranes 1 6
iii. Liquid applied cementitious membranes each
iv. Liquid applied cementitious membranes, liquid applied latex
membranes, brick bat coba, liquid applied bituminous
membrane.
v. Liquid applied cementitious membranes.
vi. Brick bat coba, liquid applied bituminous membrane.
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2. Attempt any THREE of the following: 12
a) Explain the procedure to determine fineness of cement by dry
sieving method. State its IS requirement.
b) List four substances in water having deleterious effects. State
their effects on concrete.
c) Calculate the fineness modulus of a sample using following
data. Total weight of sample is 1kg.
Size mm mm mm –
Weight
100 150 300 200 120 90 40
Retained (gm)
d) Explain determination of bulking of fine aggregate with neat
sketch.
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6. Attempt any TWO of the following: 12
a) Explain the significance of batching, compaction and curing of
concrete.
b) Draw neat and labelled sketches of following:
(i) Plan of column formwork.
(ii) Expansion joint with load transfer device.
c) (i) Suggest the relevant method of water - proofing used for
following construction.
1) Basements of buildings.
2) Swimming pool.
3) Water tank.
(ii) Suggest the relevant method of transportation of concrete
used for construction in following situation.
1) Concreting in hilly areas.
2) Concreting of highrise building.
3) Concreting under water.
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Q.1 Attempt any FIVE of the following: (10)
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Q.1 7. It should not absorb water more than 5%from added water to
avoid variation in w/c ratio.
8. It should have angular shape for strong interlocking of
particular.
c) State Duff Abraham’s water cements ratio law.
Ans. Duff Abraham’s Law – For workable concrete, the compressive
strength of concrete depends on water-cement ratio.
Expression –
2 2
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Q.1 g) Define hydration of cement
Ans. Hydration of cement: It is exothermic chemical reaction takes place
when water is added to cement, which gives rise cement paste and 2 2
large amount heat is evolved. About 120 cal/gm, heat is evolved. This
is called as hydration of cement.
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Q. 2 Attempt any THREE of the following: (12)
a) Explain the procedure to determine fineness of cement by dry
sieving method. State its IS requirement.
Ans. Procedure to determine fineness of cement by dry sieving method:
1. Take the 100 gm of cement sample given using balance as initial
weight as W1 gm.
2. Take 90 micron IS sieve and keep pan at bottom.
3. Place the measured 100 gm cement sample on 90 micron sieve and
break the visible lumps present in cement using figures without
pressing it on sieve.
4. Keep the lid on sieve.
5. Sieve the cement manually by giving wrist motion for 10-15
minutes, so that cement sample gets sieved completely. 3 4
6. Measure the weight of cement fraction retained on 90 micron sieve
as W2 gm.
7. Calculate the % fineness of given cement as (W2 / W1 ) x 100
8. Repeat all above steps to get average % fineness of given cement.
Weight
100 150 300 200 120 90 40
retained (gm)
Ans.
Cumulative Cumulative
Weight
weight weight
Sieve Size retained
retained retained
(gm)
(gm) (%)
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Q.2 d) Explain determination of bulking of fine aggregate with neat
sketch.
Determination of bulking of fine aggregate (sand):
Ans.
1. Take 100 gm. of given sand sample and fill it in measuring
cylinder about one-third of its weight. Take this volume of
sand V1 ml.
2. Now add 2% water by weight in sand initially. Shake the
cylinder vigoursly using palm at top and bottom to cylinder.
Note down the increased volume of sand V2 ml.
3. Calculate % bulking of sand as b1 = ((V2- V1)/ V1] x 100
4. Repeat above steps by adding water at suitable intervals (say
2%) i.e. 4%, 6%, 8% etc. and observe increased volumes V3, 3 4
V4, V5 etc. Also calculate corresponding % bulking as b2, b3,
b4% using above formula.
5. Finally draw the bulking curve as % water versus % bulking as
shown in fig below. Note down the maximum % of bulking
and corresponding optimum % of water from it.
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Q.3 c) Effect of water-cement ratio on hydration of cement: When w/c
ratio is less i.e. less water in concrete mix, then it leads to less
availability of water than that of required for complete hydration. It
decreases the rate of hydration of cement.
2
When w/c ratio is more i.e. excessive water in concrete, then it results
in abundant availability of water for sufficient hydration. But such
large water may not give proper binding of aggregates.
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Q.4 c) Write two effects and two precautions of cold weather and hot
weather concreting.
Ans. Effects of cold weather concreting:
1. Due to cold weather, concrete shows reduced rate of hardening,
which results delay in removal of formwork.
2. Water added in concrete mix gets frozen quickly, which results in
difficulty in mixing showing less workability of concrete.
3. Snow fall during concerting increases the w/c ratio, which may lead ½
to segregation and bleeding in concrete. (each
4. Ordinary method of curing becomes unsuitable in such humid any
conditions. two)
5. Due to freezing and thawing effect, concrete may results in
contraction cracks.
6. Due to excessive moisture, lumps get formed in cement bag.
7. During transportation, concrete becomes hard due to ice formation
of water added.
Precautions of cold weather concreting:
1. Concrete work should be done during day time or on sunny days.
2. Warm water should be added for mixing of ingredients of concrete.
3. Before placing of concrete, the formed ice, snow or frost should be ½ 4
removed from formwork. (each
4. The accelerating admixtures should be used to increase hardening of any
concrete. two)
5. A protective cover should be used over casted concrete to avoid cold
winds and snow fall.
6. Aggregates (fine and coarse) should be heated before its use.
Effects of hot weather concreting:
1. Due to hot weather, concrete shows rapid rate of hardening, which
results difficulty in transportation of concrete.
2. Water from concrete mix gets evaporated fastly, which results on w/c
ratio and less workability of concrete. ½
3. Water may get absorbed by formwork, aggregate or ground due to (each
excessive heat. any
4. More shrinkage cracks get developed on concrete surface due to two)
incomplete hydration with less water in concrete. Hence, early
finishing becomes more essential.
5. Continuous curing is required to keep humidity and to avoid further
development of cracks.
6. Air entrained in concrete may get expelled due to temperature, hence
workability may reduce additionally.
Precautions of hot weather concreting: ½
1. During hot weather, transportation of concrete should be done (each
quickly, without delay to avoid hardening of concrete. any
2. Concrete should be covered with polythene before and after two)
concreting work to minimize defects.
3. Before placing, water should be sprinkled on ground and formwork
to avoid water absorption from concrete mix.
4. Concreting work should be done during night time only.
5. Retarding admixtures should be used to reduce rate of setting.
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Q.4 6. Low heat cement should be preferred to minimize heat evolution.
7. High w/c ratio and ice crystals should be used to maintain
workability.
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Q.4 e) Define the following special types of concretes with its one use.
i) Vacuum concrete
ii) Fiber reinforced concrete
iii) High performance concrete
iv) Self-compacting concrete
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Q.5 Attempt any TWO of the following: (12)
a) Draw a neat and labelled sketch of rebound hammer and write two
limitations of it.
Ans. Labelled sketch of rebound hammer:
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Q.5 c) Explain the technique and ways of measuring ultrasonic pulse
velocity through concrete. Draw sketches.
Ans. Methods of measuring ultrasonic pulse velocity
1. Direct transmission
2. Indirect transmission
3. Surface transmission
Direct transmission- The transmitting and receiving transducers are 1
placed on opposite surfaces of the concrete slab as shown in figure
below.
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2. Attempt any THREE of the following: 12
a) Explain the procedure for determination of compressive strength
of cement in laboratory.
b) Explain procedure to find specific gravity of the fine aggregate
in laboratory.
c) Calculate fineness moudulus for the given data of fine
aggregate. Total weight of C.A. = 1000 gm.
Sieve size in mm 4.75 2.36 1.18 Pan
Wt. retained in gm. 20 75 210 274 305 106 10
d) Explain flakiness index and elongation index in detail.
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1. Water curing:
i) This is the best method of curing, because it satisfies all the
requirements of curing.
ii) The precast concrete items are normally immersed in curing tanks
for certain duration. Pavement slab, roof slab etc. are covered
under water by making small pond.
iii) Water curing can be done in following ways: Immersion, Ponding
method, Spraying or fogging, wet covering.
2. Membrane curing:
i) Sometimes concrete works are carried out in places where there is
acute shortage of water. Therefore lavish application of water for
water curing is not possible for the reason of economy.
ii) Water from concrete gets evaporated, which is covered with
membrane which will effectively seal the concrete.
iii) A membrane will prevent the evaporation of water from the
concrete. The membrane can be either in solid or liquid form,
known as sealing compound. Other membrane curing sealing 4 6
compounds are: Rubber latex emulsion, emulsion of resins, (any
varnishes etc. one)
3. Application of heat:
i) The development of strength is not only a function of time but also
that of temperature.
ii) Concrete subjected to higher temperature accelerates the hydration
resulting in faster development of strength. Prefabricated members
are normally steam cured.
iii) In this method the ingredients of concrete heated and the strength
is gained at very fast rate. This can be done in following manner:
Steam curing, Curing by infra-red radiation, Electrical curing
4. Miscellaneous method:
i) Calcium chloride is used either as a surface coating or as an
admixture. It has been satisfactorily used as a curing medium.
ii) Both of these based on the fact that calcium chloride, being a salt
shows affinity for moisture. The salt not only absorbs moisture
from atmosphere but also retains it at the surface.
iii) The moisture held at the surface prevents the mixed water from
evaporation and thereby keeps the concrete wet for a long time.
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iii) Column
½
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Procedure:
1. Cleaning: The old concrete surface is first thoroughly cleaned
with wire brush. Loose material if any, should be clean first.
2. Chiseling: The old concrete surface is made rough by denting it
with a chisel for a strong bond with new concrete. 4
3. Application of cement slurry or paste with some admixtures:
The surface is then wetted with rich cement slurry. Sometimes an
admixture has to be added to give additional strength to the joints.
Then fresh concrete is placed over the old concrete.
4. Providing overlap: To give homogeneity to the reinforcing bars,
overlap is provided and the overlap portion is bound tightly with
high tensile wire.
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Important Instructions to examiners:
1) The answers should be examined by key words and not as word-to-word as given in the model answer scheme.
2) The model answer and the answer written by candidate may vary but the examiner may try to assess the
understanding level of the candidate.
3) The language errors such as grammatical, spelling errors should not be given more Importance (Not applicable for
subject English and Communication Skills.
4) While assessing figures, examiner may give credit for principal components indicated in the figure. The figures drawn
by candidate and model answer may vary. The examiner may give credit for any equivalent figure drawn.
5) Credits may be given step wise for numerical problems. In some cases, the assumed constant values may vary and
there may be some difference in the candidate’s answers and model answer.
6) In case of some questions credit may be given by judgement on part of examiner of relevant answer based on
candidate’s understanding.
7) For programming language papers, credit may be given to any other program based on equivalent concept.
8) As per the policy decision of Maharashtra State Government, teaching in English/Marathi and Bilingual (English +
Marathi) medium is introduced at first year of AICTE diploma Programme from academic year 2021-2022. Hence if the
students in first year (first and second semesters) write answers in Marathi or bilingual language (English +Marathi),
the Examiner shall consider the same and assess the answer based on matching of concepts with model answer.
a) Define:-
i) Initial setting time (IST)
ii) Final setting time (FST) of cement.
Ans. i) Initial Setting Time: It is the time elapsed from mixing of cement
and water up to when IST needle penetrates up to 33-35mm from top
1
of Vicat’s mould, is called as Initial Setting Time.
2
ii) Final Setting Time: It is the time elapsed from mixing of cement
and water up to when FST needle gives just impression on cement
1
paste in Vicat’s mould, is called as Final Setting Time.
Ans.
Sr. No. Name of compound Formula
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Q.1 c) Define:-
i) Flakiness Index
ii) Elongation Index
Ans. Flakiness Index: It is the percentage by weight of particles whose 1
th
least dimension (thickness) is less than (3/5) of its mean dimension
passing through thickness gauge, is called as Flakiness Index.
2
Elongation Index: It is the percentage by weight of particles whose
greatest dimension (length) is more than (14/5)th of its mean 1
dimensionretained on length gauge, is called as Elongation Index.
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f) Give the two points of comparison between volume batching and
weight batching.
Ans.
Volume Batching Weight Batching
In volume batching, In weight batching,
1 measurement of materials is measurement of materials is
done by taking volume. done by taking weight.
Gauge boxes are useful for Weight machine is used for
2
volume batching. weight batching. 1 2
Volume batching gives each
Weight batching gives (any
3 approximate measure of two)
accurate measure of materials.
materials.
Volume batching is useful for Weight batching is useful for
4 less important works where more important works where
ordinary mix is used. standard mix is used.
Volume batching is useful for Weight batching is useful for
5
aggregates and water. cement.
Volume batching requires less
Weight batching requires
6 time even with unskilled
skilled labours and more time.
labours.
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a) Explain the experimental procedure for the determination of
standard consistency of cement.
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c) Explain in detail classification of the aggregate based on it’s size
and shape.
Ans. Classification of aggregate based to size:
1. Fine aggregate: The aggregates having size of particles less
than 4.75m, are called as fine aggregate.
2. Coarse aggregate: The aggregates having size of particles 2
more than 4.75mm are called as coarse aggregate.
3. All in one aggregate: The aggregate containing both fine and
coarse aggregates are called as all in one aggregate.
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d) Sieve analysis test was conducted on sand and following
observations are taken. Determine fineness modulus (FM) of
sand.
Sieve size
4.75 2.36 1.18 0.6 0.3 0.15 Pan
(mm)
Weight
retained
22 115 225 240 280 105 13
on sieve
(gm)
Weight
Ans. Sieve Cumulative % Cumulative
retained on
size weight weight retained
sieve
(mm) retained (gm) (%)
(gm)
4.75 22 22 2.2
2.36 115 137 13.7
2
1.18 225 362 36.2
0.6 240 602 60.2
0.3 280 882 88.2
0.15 105 987 98.7
Pan 13 1000 -- 4
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Q.3 Attempt any THREE of the following: (12)
a) Explain the slump cone test in details for the determination of
workability of fresh concrete.
Ans. Procedure of slump cone test:
1. Clean and apply oil to inner surface of slump cone and place it
on non-porous plate.
2. Fill the freshly mixed concrete into cone in four layers. Tamp
each layer 25 times using round headed rod. Remove the excess
concrete using trowel. 3
3. Now lift the cone vertically using both handles, so that concrete
will subside down in one of the form i.e. true, shear or collapse
slump.
4. Calculate the slump height of concrete as height of cone minus
height of concrete subsidence.
5. The degree of workability based on slump height is defined as 4
per following.
Slump Height Degree of Workability
0 to 25 mm Very Low
25 to 50 mm Low
50 to 100 mm Medium 1
100 to 175 mm High
More than 175 mm Very High
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Q.3 c) State the necessity of supervision of concreting operations and
precautions to be taken to avoid the wastage of material.
Ans. Necessity of supervision for concreting operation:
1. Supervision is necessary to complete all concreting operations in
standard manner.
2. It is necessary to avoid any type of delay in concrete work. 1
3. It is also beneficial to reduce wastage of concrete during each
concreting. (any
two)
4. It is required to get overall quality in concrete work at site.
5. Supervision becomes essential in maintaining smooth flow of
concreting operations at each stage of project.
6. It found very effective in controlling bad workmanship.
4
Precautions to be taken to avoid the wastage of material:
1. Proper proportioning of mix is to be done so as to avoid excess
use of any constituent of concrete.
2. Weigh batching should be adopted as volume batching being not 1
accurate due to improper consideration of water content and each
specific gravity of aggregate. (any
3. Concrete should be transported quickly before its setting. two)
4. Quantity of material should be accurately estimated.
5. Formwork should be checked. It should be strong enough to
carry the weight of concrete without bulging.
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c) Write two advantages and two disadvantages of vacuum dewatered
concrete floor.
Ans. Advantages of vacuum dewatered concrete floor:
1. Vacuum dewatered concrete floor has more compressive strength
due to dewatering process.
2. In this floor, additional cement is not required for finishing as it 1
requires 40% less cement. each
3. The floor possesses more hardness with enhanced tensile strength (any
two)
than ordinary concrete floor.
4. Vacuum dewatered floor has less permeability, hence advantageous
in water reservoirs.
5. It has better resistance to wear and tear, cracks; hence gives more 4
durability compared to ordinary floors.
Disadvantages of vacuum dewatered concrete floor:
1. Vacuum dewatered floor requires high initial cost due to heavy
1
machineries.
each
2. This floor requires skilled labours to attain the required quality.
(any
3. It is applicable to large areas only i.e. mega projects due to more cost.
two)
4. Excessive dewatering leads to reduction in water content, which may
result in incomplete hydration.
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Q.4 e) Explain fibre reinforced concrete.
Ans. Fibre Reinforced Concrete: When concrete mixture is prepared by
adding individual or combination of different types of fibers in it, then
such formed concrete is termed as Fiber Reinforced Concrete (FRC).
The fiber types like asbestos, glass, plastic, steel fibers can be used as
reinforcement in concrete to increase various strength characteristics
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Q.5 b) Explain in details the ultrasonic pulse velocity test and technique of
measuring pulse velocity through concrete.
Ans. Procedure of measuring ultrasonic pulse velocity as per I.S.13311:
1. Identify the target concrete surface and clean it properly. Then
define two end points of application of ultrasonic pulses. Note down
the path length L in mm between two ends. (Generally 100-150mm)
2. Apply one of the acoustical coupling materials i.e. grease or oil to
both the points of the concrete.
3. Attach the transmitter and receiver end of transducer to the
identified concrete surface in one of the form given in figure below.
4. Generate the ultrasonic pulses or waves of 50 to 60 kHz using
electro-acoustical or ultrasonic pulse generator; so that it will pass
through the transmitter end attached to concrete and will reach to
receiver end depending upon homogeneity of concrete mass.
5. Note down the time of travel i.e. transit time (T) of these waves
displayed on display unit of electronic timing device in seconds.
6. Calculate the ultrasonic pulse velocity (V) of transmitted waves as 3
V=(L/T) in Km/s.
7. Repeat all above steps at other locations to calculate the average
ultrasonic pulse velocity of all such observations.
8. Determine the overall quality of concrete based on calculated
ultrasonic pulse velocity by using table given below.
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Q.5 c) Discuss the Non-destructive testing of concrete. List the various
methods of NDT and explain any one in brief.
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Q.6 Attempt any TWO of the following: (12)
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Q.6 b) Enlist the types of joints provided with neat sketch. Also state their
necessity.
Ans. List of joints in concrete:
1. Construction joints
2. Expansion joints 2
3. Contraction joints
4. Isolation joints
1 6
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Q.6 c) Illustrate the curing of concrete. Explain the different methods of
curing of concrete.
Ans. Curing of concrete: It is the process or method of keeping humidity or
temperature of freshly placed concrete to ensure complete hydration of
cement. Curing is the process of keeping the concrete moist and warm 2
enough so that the hydration of the cement can take completed and
concrete starts gaining required strength.
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2. Attempt any THREE of the following: 12
a) List four physical properties of OPC. Explain how fineness
of cement is determined by method of seiving.
b) List eight requirements of aggregate in the formation of good
concrete.
c) Impact value test was conducted on coarse aggregate in the
laboratory and the observations are recorded as given below.
Find average impact value of coarse aggregate and state its
suitability.
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Q.1 e) Write any four properties of high strength concrete.
Ans. Properties of high strength concrete:
1. High degree of workability
2. High compressive strength ½
3. Enhanced durability each 2
4. More fire resistance ( any
5. Improved impermeability four)
6. More resistance to cracking and creep
7. More resistance to expansion and contraction
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Q. 2 Attempt any THREE of the following: (12)
a) Compare setting and hardening of cement.
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Q.2 c) Compare aggregate crushing test and aggregate impact test.
Comparison aggregate crushing test and aggregate impact test.
Ans. Sr.
Aggregate Crushing Test Aggregate Impact Test
No.
1 It helps to know the It helps to know the
resistance of aggregate to resistance of aggregate to
compressive load. impact load.
2 Compression Testing Aggregate Impact testing
machine (CTM) is useful machine is useful for
for determining crushing determining impact 1 4
value. value. each
3 In this test, aggregate In this test, aggregate (any
sample is required to fill sample is required to fill four)
in crushing mould of size in impact mould of size
150 mm diameter and 175 100 mm diameter and 50
mm height. mm height.
4 Load is applied for 10 Load is applied about 15
minutes maximum using successive blows using
loading hammer of CTM. 13.5-14 kg hammer from
380 mm dropping height.
5 Rate of loading is 4 tonne Rate of loading is such
per min. that the gap between
blows is not more than 2
sec.
6 Chances of wastage of Chances of wastage of
sample are less. sample are more due to
impact.
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Q.3 Attemptany THREE of thefollowing: (12)
a) Enlist any four works done by supervisor on site.
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Q.3 c) Explain any four major steps to be taken to achieve durability of
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a) State the working principle of rebound hammer test in detail.
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c) Write the precautions to be taken while transporting concrete on site.
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Q.4 e) State the needs for waterproofing.
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and write specifications to decide quality of concrete.
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properties of concrete.
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Q.6 c) Plan the procedure for vaccum dewatering system which is used for
industrial flooring. State its two advantages.
Procedure for vaccum dewatering system which is used for
industrial flooring:
Ans. 1. Concrete placed in formwork of industrial floors is compacted using
surface Vibration with Double Beam Screed Vibrator. Final leveling
of the concrete using the Straight Edge/Bull Float is done.
2. Apply the system of lower mats and top mat (attached to a vacuum
pump) on the finished concrete to suck out surplus water if any and
to reduce initial w/c ratio by 10 to 15%. The filler pad consisting of two
layers on wet concrete. The bottom layer of filler pad in contact with
concrete is fine nylon cloth to act as filter whereas the upper layer
consist of a special type of plastic net which acts as a water duct.
3. Vacuuming should be done for approx. 1 to 2 minutes per centimeter
thickness of concrete.
4. Allow the concrete to harden sufficiently till it gives 3-6 mm imprint 4
on it. Then floor Hardener is applied uniformly at a rate of 3-7
Kg/m2 or as per the requirement of the floor.
5. Apply the Power Floater on the surface until the surface is
sufficiently compacted and leveled with no major lines appearing
any more
6. Final finishing using Power Trowel and trowelling until the required
finish is achieved. Finish could be any of the Smooth Finish, Sand
Finish or Line Finish.