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Development and Applications of Special Concretes

Assignment 1

Max marks: 10

S. No. Question
1. The following figure shows the cross section of a concrete cylinder loaded along
the diameter. The nature of stress at points ‘A’ and ‘B’ will be__
(1M)
(a) Compressive at both points
(b) Tensile at both points
(c) Tensile at ‘B’ and compressive at ‘A’
(d) compressive at ‘B’ and tensile at ‘A’

2. Three identical concrete cubes (A, B and C), made with the same concrete mix, are
loaded in compression to failure. The rate of loading is different for each cube,
with the rate for A being lower than that for B, and that for B being lower than that
for C.
Now, which of the following statements is true in the context of strength recorded
for the three cubes? (1M)

(a) Strength of A=Strength of B= Strength of C


(b) Strength of A<Strength of B< Strength of C
(c) Strength of A>Strength of B> Strength of C
(d) Information provided is not sufficient to draw any conclusion.
3. In the context of the aggregates used in concrete, consider the following
statements: (1M)

Statement 1: Rounded aggregates are preferred from the standpoint of workability.


Statement 2: Flat and elongated aggregates are preferred from the standpoint of
strength.

Which of the following is TRUE?


(a) Both the statements are TRUE
(b) Statement-1 is TRUE, and Statement-2 is FALSE
(c) Statement-1 is FALSE, and Statement-2 is TRUE
(d) Both the statements are FALSE
4. In the context of the aggregates used in concrete, consider the following
statements: (1M)

Statement 1: If ‘air-dried’ aggregates are used, no additional water is required to


be added to the mix or free water while making concrete
Statement 2: The difference between the weights of aggregates in the saturated
wet and saturated surface-dried condition is called ‘water absorption.

: Which of the following is Correct?


(a) Both the statements are TRUE
(b) Statement-1 is TRUE, and Statement-2 is FALSE
(c) Statement-1 is FALSE, and Statement-2 is TRUE
(d) Both the statements are FALSE
5. Two batches (A & B) of concrete mix are designed, with the characteristic strength
(fck) of A and B being 60MPa and 30MPa, respectively. If the modulus of
elasticity (MOE) of batches A and B (given as EA and EB, respectively) is
calculated using the provisions in IS 456:2000, which of the following best
represents the ratio of EA/EB?
(1M)
(a) √2
(b) 1/√2
(c) 2
(d) 1/2
6. Which of the following best defines ‘creep in concrete’?
(1M)
(a) Increasing strength of concrete over time on account of curing.
(b) Increasing deformation of concrete over time at constant load
(c) The initial increase and then decrease in temperature of concrete on account
of heat of hydration
(d) Dimensional changes in concrete over time on account of shrinkage
7. In the context of the interfacial transition zone, consider the following statements:
(1M)

Statement 1: Formation of the ITZ around coarse aggregate in concrete is a


manifestation of bleeding in concrete.
Statement 2: Paste in the ITZ is characterized by a slightly lower water-cement
ratio than the paste elsewhere.

Which of the following is Correct?


(a) Both the statements are TRUE
(b) Statement 1 is TRUE, and Statement 2 is FALSE
(c) Statement 1 is FALSE, and Statement 2 is TRUE
(d) Both the statements are FALSE
8. In the context of measurement of workability of concrete, consider the following
statements:
(1M)

Statement 1: Vebe time increases as the workability of concrete increases.


Statement 2: Slump flow is a useful method to measure the workability of highly
workable concrete

Which of the following is Correct?


(a) Statement 1 is TRUE but statement 2 is FALSE
(b) Statement 1 is FALSE but statement 2 is TRUE
(c) Both Statements are TRUE
(d) Both Statements are FALSE
9. In the context of the slump in concrete, consider the following statements:
(1M)
Statement 1: As the slump of concrete increases, the compaction factor
determined for the same concrete also increases.
Statement 2: The slump value for concrete, where the most appropriate method for
determining the workability is the Vebe (Vee Bee) test, is likely to be close to zero.

Which of the following is Correct?


(a) Statement 1 is TRUE but statement 2 is FALSE
(b) Statement 1 is FALSE but statement 2 is TRUE
(c) Both Statements are TRUE
(d) Both Statements are FALSE
10. In the context of air present in fresh concrete, consider the following set of
statements:
(1M)
Statement 1: Concrete is vibrated to remove the entrapped air in fresh concrete
Statement 2: Entraining air in concrete also increases the workability of concrete

Which of the following is Correct?


(a) Statement 1 is TRUE but statement 2 is FALSE
(b) Statement 1 is FALSE but statement 2 is TRUE
(c) Both Statements are TRUE
(d) Both Statements are FALSE

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