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The document outlines an examination paper on concrete technology with a total of 100 marks and a duration of three hours. It includes various questions covering topics such as the disadvantages of concrete, properties of cement, classification of aggregates, and concrete mix design. Additionally, it addresses non-destructive testing methods and short notes on specific concrete-related topics.

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The document outlines an examination paper on concrete technology with a total of 100 marks and a duration of three hours. It includes various questions covering topics such as the disadvantages of concrete, properties of cement, classification of aggregates, and concrete mix design. Additionally, it addresses non-destructive testing methods and short notes on specific concrete-related topics.

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59 (CE 5O4) CNTC


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CONCR TE TECHN()I.OGY
FulI Marks : lOO
TIme : Three hours
Tlrc figures in tlre mo,rgiln ttdicate
full marks Jor the questiotts.
Artswer @ng fiue questions out oJ xuen.
l. (a) Discuss in brief disadvantages of
.concrete. 3

@ What do you understand by grade of


concrete ? Discuss with example. 3
(c) Enumerate various tests conducted on
cement to access its characteristics.
Explain anA one test tn detail.
3+7=lO
(d) What are the dilferent t14res of concrete
yecommended by IS 456:2OOO?
4

Contd.
2. (a) Explaln the basic properHes of cement
compounds. lo
h) Write a note on hydration of cement.
4
(c) In what type of condition the following
types of cement are used 2x3=6
(a) Ouick setting cement -
tb) Sulphate resisting cement
(c) Portland slag cement.

3. (a) Explain the classification of aggregates.


I
(b) Describe the aggregate crushing test.
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(c) f)etermine flakiness index and
glongation lndex of the coarse aggregate
for the following data
@ Weight passing through 63mm IS
sieve and retained in 6.3mm IS
sieve = 55ogm
@ Weight passing tlrough thickness
gauge = losgm
(ttt weight retained on length
gauge = l35gm
(iuj Total weight of coarse aggregate
takes = 3kg 4

53 (CE 5O4) CNrc/G


4. (a) Describe honeycombing and
efllorescence. Why they occur ? Explain
their remedies. 4+4+2=IO
(b) Describe the properties of hardened
concrete. What do you me€rn by creep
of concrete ? What are the factors
affecting creep ? 4+2+4=lO

5. (a) Design a concrete mix of M25 for tlrc


following data f6
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(i) Speciffc gravity of cement = 3'16
Fine aggregate = 2.63
Coarse aggregate = 2.62
(ii) Sand conforming to zonc III
(rir) Size of aggregate =2Omm
(iu) Shape of aggregate = an€iular
(u) Slump required = Somm
(ui) w/C=o'5
h) 'What are the different types of slumps ?
4

6. (a) Describe about light weight concrete.


What are the advantages of ligltt weight
concrete ? 5+5=lO

53 (CE 5O4) CNTC/G 3 Contd.


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@ Explatn non destructlve testlng. What


are the various rnethods of NDT of
concrete? 5+5=lO

7. Write short notes on : 4xF,=2O

(o) Ready Mlx Concrete (RMC)


(b) Flow test
(c) Segregaflon
(d) 'E,xt:ra* rapid hardenlng cement.

53(CE504)CNrC/G 4 r00

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