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Which of the following cements is suitable for use in massive concrete structures such as large dams ?

August 12, 2021January 9, 2019 by admin
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

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For testing compressive and tensile strength of cement, the cement mortar is made by mixing cement and standard sand in the proportions of___________________?

August 12, 2021January 9, 2019 by admin
For testing compressive and tensile strength of cement, the cement mortar is made by mixing cement and standard sand in the proportions of___________________?

A. 1:2
B. 1:3
C. 1:4
D. 1:6

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Gypsum consists of______________?

August 12, 2021January 9, 2019 by admin
Gypsum consists of______________?

A. H2S and C02
B. CaS04 and H20
C. Lime and H20
D. C02 and calcium

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The normal consistency of ordinary Portland cement is about________________?

August 12, 2021January 9, 2019 by admin
The normal consistency of ordinary Portland cement is about________________?

A. 10%
B. 20%
C. 30%
D. 40%

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After storage, the strength of cement________________?

August 12, 2021January 9, 2019 by admin
After storage, the strength of cement________________?

A. decreases
B. increases
C. remains same
D. may increase or decrease

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The slump recommended for mass concrete is about_______________?

August 12, 2021January 9, 2019 by admin
The slump recommended for mass concrete is about_______________?

A. 25 mm to 50 mm
B. 50 mm to 100 mm
C. 100 mm to 125 mm
D. 125 mm to 150 mm

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Addition of pozzolana to ordinary Portland cement increases__________________?

August 12, 2021January 9, 2019 by admin
Addition of pozzolana to ordinary Portland cement increases__________________?

A. bleeding
B. shrinkage
C. permeability
D. heat of hydration

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With increase in moisture content, the bulking of sand_______________?

August 12, 2021January 9, 2019 by admin
With increase in moisture content, the bulking of sand_______________?

A. increases
B. decreases
C. first increases to a certain maximum value and then decreases
D. first decreases to a certain minimum value and then increases

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According to IS specifications, the compressive strength of ordinary portland cement after three days should not be less than________________?

August 12, 2021January 9, 2019 by admin
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

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Early attainment of strength in rapid hardening cement is mainly due to_______________?

August 12, 2021January 9, 2019 by admin
Early attainment of strength in rapid hardening cement is mainly due to_______________?

A. gypsum
B. finer grinding
C. tricalcium silicate
D. tricalcium aluminate

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