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07CE7315 Advanced Concrete Technology

This document appears to be an exam for a concrete technology course, as it covers topics related to concrete materials and design. The exam contains 6 questions with 3 parts each (part a is compulsory and the student must answer either part b or part c). The questions cover topics such as: 1) the chemical composition of cement, 2) factors affecting workability of concrete, 3) properties of supplementary cementitious materials, 4) mix design methods, 5) types of shrinkage and delayed ettringite formation, and 6) construction techniques and concrete types. The student is provided references to codes and standards to use in answering the questions.

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07CE7315 Advanced Concrete Technology

This document appears to be an exam for a concrete technology course, as it covers topics related to concrete materials and design. The exam contains 6 questions with 3 parts each (part a is compulsory and the student must answer either part b or part c). The questions cover topics such as: 1) the chemical composition of cement, 2) factors affecting workability of concrete, 3) properties of supplementary cementitious materials, 4) mix design methods, 5) types of shrinkage and delayed ettringite formation, and 6) construction techniques and concrete types. The student is provided references to codes and standards to use in answering the questions.

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TH!RD SEMESTER M.TECH DEGREE EXAMINAi~~:QI?CErY1f{E~ :'!016


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07CE7315 Advanced Concrete Technology

Max. Marks: 60 Duration: 3 Hours

Answer all six questions. Part 'a' of each question is compulsory.


Answer either part 'b' or part 'c' of each question

(IS 456: 2000. IS 10262: 1982 and ACI design tables can be allowed)

O.no. Module 1 Marks


1a Briefly explain the chemical composition of cement. 4
Answer b or c

b Describe the process of manufacturing of cement


5
c Explain the production of artificial aggregates.
5

O.no. Module 2 Marks


2a Differentiate between segregation and bleeding. 4
Answer b or c

b What are the factors affecting workability?


5
c Briefly explain the process of manufacturing of concrete.
5

O.no. Module 3 Marks


3a Describe the action of mechanism of plasticizers. 4
Answer b or c

b Explain the properties and performance of GGBS in concrete


5
c Explain the effect of air entrainment in concrete.
5
.).no. Module 4 Marks
4a Write a note on acceptance cnteria of concrete mix as oer 81S. !

Answer bore
b Design a concrete mix construction of an elevated water tank as per ACI method. 5
The specified design strength of concrete (characteristic strength) is 30 MPa at 28
days measured on standard cylinders. Standard deviation can be taken as
4MPa.the soecific gravity of FA and CA are 2.65 and 2.70 respectively. The dry
maded bulk density of CA is 1600kg/m 3 and fineness modulus of FA is 2.80 OPC
'11111 oe used. A slump of 50 mm is necessary CA is found to be absorptive to the
extent of 1 % snd free surface mOisture In sand is found to be 2%.assume any otner
essential data.
e Design the mix as per 81S for the following data.
a. Grade of concrete: M35
b. Type of cement: OPCA3grade
c. Max. size of aggregate: 20 mm
d. Workability: 75mm(slump)
9. Exposure condition: severe

'.).no. Module 5 Marks


Sa Differentiate between plastic shrinkage and plastic settlement. 5
Answer bor e
b Explain delayed ettringite formation. 7
e Explain the effect of corrosion on reinforced concrete. Enumerate the remedial . i

measures.

a.no. Module 6 Marks


6a Describe the slip form construction. 5
Answer bore
b r~infor.cE::d concrete.
Explain the characteristics and uses of fibre./'...._-->. 7
C Briefly explain the types of concrete. "/;, . . 7

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