WorksheetsACT Assessment Quiz 1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
The technique of applying concrete pneumatically with high velocity is called
(a)
________ is the first product of hydration
C-S-H gel
Ettringite
Calcium hydroxide
Monosulphoaluminate
Calcium silicate hydrate is a product with definite stochiometry
True
False
Capillary voids of size >50 nm is called ________
Interlayer Space in C-S-H
Macropores
Air voids
None of these
The void with maximum size present in the microstructure is
Micropore
Macropore
Entrapped air voids
Entrained air voids
The accumulation of water on the outer surface of the concrete is
Ponding
Guttation
Segregation
Bleeding
The process of mixing, transporting, placing and compacting concrete using Ordinary Portland Cement should not take more than
20 mins
45 mins
30 mins
60 mins
_________ is the most dominant constituent of cement
Silica
Alumina
Lime
Alkalis
What effect does calcium sulfate have on cement?
increases strength
accelerates setting action
imparts color
None of these
Coarse aggregate is mainly retained on a sieve of
3 mm
4 mm
5 mm
6 mm
The cement particles in the vicinity of aggregates cannot be held together due to the presence of (a)
Find the odd one out
Haematite
Vermiculite
Magnetite
Magnetite
The phenomenon which occurs when C3A is high and gypsum present is less than required
Flash Set
Quick Set
False Set
From the options given, identify the material responsible for the durability concerns of concrete
Magnesia
Silica
Alkalis
Iron oxide
__________ is responsible for the eventual ultimate strength of concrete
C2S
C3S
C3A
C4AF
The total amount of moisture required to bring an aggregate from the oven-dry to the SSD condition is?
Apparent specific gravity
Surface moisture
Effective Absorption
Absorption capacity
Los Angles machine is used to test the aggregate for
Crushing Strength
Water absorption
Abrasion Resistance
Impact Value
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
C3S generates more heat of hydration
C3S hydrates rapidly
C3S develops early strength
C3S has more resistance to sulphate attack
Which of the following option doesn’t come in mineral admixtures
Fly ash
Set retarders
Volcanic glass
Silica Fume
1. The final setting time of OPC is (a) mins
