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CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY

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Instructions to the candidates:
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1) Answer Q.1 or Q.2, Q.3 or Q.4, Q.5 or Q.6, Q.7 or Q.8.

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3) Neat diagrams must be drawn whenever necessary.
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4) Use of non programmable calculator is allowed in the examination.

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6) If necessary assume suitable data and indicate clearly.
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7) Use of IS codes 10262, 456 is not allowed.
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Q1) a) Explain the effect of water cement ratio and effect of maximum size of
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aggregate on the strength of concrete. [9]

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b) Explain the relation between compressive and tensile strength of concrete

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Q2) a) Enlist non destructive tests for concrete. Explain rebound hammer test
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b) Explain flexural strength test on concrete with neat sketch [8]

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Q3) a) Define concrete mix design. Enlist objectives in mix design as well as
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factors affecting the mix design. [9]

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procedure for concrete mix design by using DOE method. [9]

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Q4) a) Design a concrete for grade M25 using IS code method for following

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Grade designation : M25

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Standard deviation,s : 4.00

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Factor based on the grade of concrete, X : 5.50

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Type of cement : OPC 53 grade conforming

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Workability
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Exposure conditions : Moderate (for RCC)
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Degree of supervision : Good

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Maximum cement content : 450 kg/m3

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Type of aggregate : Angular coarse aggregate

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Specific gravity of cement : 3.15
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Specific gravity of coarse aggregate : 2.70
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Water absorption of coarse aggregate : 0.50%
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Water absorption of fine aggregate : 1.00%
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Free surface moisture for coarse aggregate Nil

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Free surface moisture for fine aggregate Nil

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Coarse aggregate
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Analysis of coarse Percentage of different fractions

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IS Sieve aggregate fraction
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20 100 100 50 50 100 Conforming

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10 2.80 78.30 1.4 39.15 40.55 to Table 7 of

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4.75 0 8.70 0 4.35 4.35 IS 383

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Fine aggregate : Conforming to grading Zone II of Table 9 of IS 383

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Water Content per m3 of concrete for 50 mm slump :

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Sr. Nominal maximum size of aggregate Maximum water content

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i) 10 208
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 Volume of coarse aggregate per unit volume of total aggregate for

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water - cement/water-cementitious material ratio of 0.30 :

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Approximate air content

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Sr. Nominal maximum size of Entrapped air, as % of volume of
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No. aggregate (mm) concrete

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Minimum cement content, maximum W/C and minimum grade of

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mm nominal maximum size :

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No. Content (kg/m3) W/C concrete

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b) What do you mean by : [4]

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i) Mean strength
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Q5) a) Write short note on : [8]

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i) Roller compacted concrete

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Q7) a) Define durability of concrete. Explain its significance and discuss the
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i) Sulphate attack on concrete
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i) Evaluation of cracks in concrete and its necessity

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b) Discuss the application of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) and polymer

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