P22CV303 Scheme and Solutions
P22CV303 Scheme and Solutions
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
MANDYA-571401, KARNATAKA
(An Autonomous Institution Affiliated to VTU, Belagavi)
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PART-A
1 a. The tests carried on Fine aggregate are
1. Specific Gravity. 2
2. Water Absorption.
3. Sieve Analysis.
4. Fineness Modulus.
5. Silt Content.
b. The functions of Super Plasticizers used in concrete are
• Water reduction 2
• Enhancement of workability.
The functions of Accelerators used in concrete are
• Early setting time
c. The different methods of compaction of concrete are
Ramming, Tamping, Table vibrator, Needle vibrator. 2
Shrinkage.
PART-B
UNIT - I
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2b The process of hydration of cement and its compounds
• Definition.
• Hydration mechanism.
• Reaction. 9
2c Definition of specific gravity.
Procedure of determining the crushing value of aggregates 9
UNIT - II
3a Definition of Admixtures.
Mechanism of chemical admixtures in concrete with neat sketch.
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3b. The different types of mineral admixtures are
Fly ash.
Rice husk ash. 9
GGBS.
Bagasse ash.
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3 Cement = 340Kg/m3
Fine aggregate = 850 Kg/m3
Coarse Aggregate = 1128 Kg/m3 18
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Water = 152 Kg/m
Chemical Admixture = 3.21 Kg/m3
W/C ratio = 0.40 Kg/m3
UNIT-III
4a. Definition of Workability of concrete.
Factors affecting workability of concrete are
• Cement content.
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• Type and size of aggregate.
• w/c ratio.
4b. The different methods of curing of concrete.
• Ponding.
• Membrane curing. 9
• Water spraying.
• Steam curing.
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• Curing compounds.
The workability of concrete measured in
4c.
• Slump test.
• Compaction factor test. 9
• Vee-bee Consistometer test.
UNIT-IV
5a. The factors affecting strength of concrete are
• Cement content.
• Type and size of aggregate.
• W/C ratio.
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• A/C ratio.
• Texture of aggregate.
The test performed to assess the strength of concrete.
5b.
• Compressive strength.
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• Split-tensile strength.
• Flexural strength.
• Chemical reactions.
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6c.
The thermal effect on concrete is
• Definition.
• Mechanism. 9
• Effects.
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