Code No: R31013

R10 Set No: 1

III B.Tech. I Semester Supplementary Examinations, May 2013
CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY
(Civil Engineering)
Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 75
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Explain the mechanism of ‘Hydration’ of Cement.
(b) Describe various mineral and chemical admixtures.

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2. (a) Explain the properties of aggregates used for making concrete.
(b) Explain the necessity of grading curves.

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3. (a) What is meant by segregation and bleeding? Explain their importance in concrete.

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(b) Define workability and explain various factors affecting the workability of
concrete.

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4. (a) Describe maturity of concrete.

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(b) Explain the relation between the compressive strength and tensile strength of
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5. Explain various non-destructive testing methods of concrete.
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6. (a) Explain the mechanism of shrinkage and the factors affecting the same.
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(b) Explain dynamic modulus of elasticity of concrete.

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7. Design M 25 grade of concrete using the following data:

Grade of cement: 43 Grade OPC
Degree of quality control: Good
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Maximum size of aggregate: 20 mm

Slump required: 75 mm
Fineness modulus of coarse aggregate: 6.2
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Fineness modulus of fine aggregate: 3.2

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Density of coarse aggregate: 1550 kg/m3

Density of fine aggregate: 1500 kg/m3
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Sand: Zone I
Assume any other data suitably.
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8. (a) Explain the different types of fibres used in concrete and describe the factors
affecting the properties of fibre reinforced concrete.
(b) Explain light weight aggregates.
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R10 Set No: 2
III B.Tech. I Semester Supplementary Examinations, May 2013
CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY
(Civil Engineering)
Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 75
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Describe the chemical composition of cement.

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(b) Explain the various tests for physical properties of cement.

2. (a) Explain the grading of aggregates and how do you get a specified grading?

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(b) Explain the various characteristics of aggregates influencing the properties of fresh
concrete and hardened concrete.

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3. (a) Compare slump test and compacting factor test for determining the workability of
concrete.

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(b) Explain the effect of time and temperature on workability of concrete.

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4. (a) Explain the relation between the strength and water-cement ratio of concrete.
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(b) Explain the factors affecting the strength of concrete.
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5. Explain various tests to be conducted on hardened concrete.
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6. (a) Explain the relation between modulus of elasticity and strength of concrete.
(b) Describe the creep of concrete and explain the variation of creep with time.
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7. Design M 20 grade of concrete using the following data:

Grade of cement: 43 Grade OPC
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Degree of quality control: Good

Maximum size of aggregate: 40 mm
Slump required: 50 mm
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Fineness modulus of coarse aggregate: 6.2

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Fineness modulus of fine aggregate: 3.2

Density of coarse aggregate: 1450 kg/m3
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Density of fine aggregate: 1500 kg/m3

Sand: Zone II
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Assume any other data suitably.

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8. (a) Explain the various types of polymer concrete.

(b) Explain the characteristics of high performance concrete.
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R10 Set No: 3
III B.Tech. I Semester Supplementary Examinations, May 2013
CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY
(Civil Engineering)
Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 75
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
*****

1. (a) Explain the application of different types of admixtures.

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(b) Explain the importance of setting time of cement. Describe the IS specification of
setting time of cement.

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2. (a) What do you mean by gap graded aggregate? Explain its important features.
(b) Describe the factors influencing the selection of maximum size of aggregate.

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3. (a) Explain the various tests used to measure the workability of concrete.
(b) Explain the setting times of concrete.

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(c) Differentiate segregation and bleeding.

4. (a) Describe gelspace ratio.

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(b) Explain various methods of curing of concrete.
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5. (a) Explain various factors affecting strength of concrete.
(b) Describe any two Non-destructive testing methods of concrete.
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6. (a) Explain factors affecting the modulus of elasticity of concrete.

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(b) Describe the shrinkage of concrete and explain different types of shrinkage.

7. Design M 30 grade of concrete using the following data:

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Grade of cement: 53 Grade OPC

Degree of quality control: Good
Maximum size of aggregate: 20 mm
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Slump required: 75 mm
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Fineness modulus of coarse aggregate: 6.2

Fineness modulus of fine aggregate: 3.2
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Density of coarse aggregate: 1500 kg/m3

Density of fine aggregate: 1450 kg/m3
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Sand: Zone II
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Assume any other data suitably.

8. (a) Describe the properties of polymer concrete.

(b) Explain the following:
(i) No-fines concrete
(ii) High performance concrete
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R10 Set No: 4
III B.Tech. I Semester Supplementary Examinations, May 2013
CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY
(Civil Engineering)
Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 75
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Describe various types of admixtures.
(b) Explain the importance of fineness of cement. Write the IS specification of fineness

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of cement.

2. (a) Name the deleterious substances in the aggregates and explain about their influence

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on concrete.
(b) Explain the following:

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i. Gap grading and ii. Maximum size of aggregate

3. (a) Explain the various steps in manufacturing of concrete.

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(b) Explain the various factors affecting the workability of concrete.

4. (a) Explain in detail the Abram’s Law.

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(b) Define curing and describe the different method of curing.
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5. (a) Explain the procedure to determine flexural strength of concrete.
(b) Explain the necessity of non-destructive testing. Describe the codal provisions of
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NDT.
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6. (a) Explain the factors affecting the creep and shrinkage of concrete.
(b) Explain Poission’s ratio. How do you find the Poission’s ratio of concrete?
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7. Design M 25 grade of concrete using the following data:

Grade of cement: 43 Grade OPC
Degree of quality control: Good
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Maximum size of aggregate: 20 mm

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Slump required: 75 mm
Fineness modulus of coarse aggregate: 6.5
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Fineness modulus of fine aggregate: 3.2

Density of coarse aggregate: 1500 kg/m3
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Density of fine aggregate: 1400 kg/m3

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Sand: Zone I
Assume any other data suitably.

8. (a) Describer the procedure for determining the properties of self consolidating
concrete.
(b) Explain the following:
(i) Cellular concrete (ii) High density concrete
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