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CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY

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

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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) Calculate the compressive strength of following specimen, of concrete.[6]
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Sr. Crushing load in

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No. Specimen and size kN

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i) Cube 1 : 150 mm × 150 mm × 150mm 600

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iii) Cube 3 : 150 mm × 150 mm × 150mm 625
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b) Calculate the split tensile strength of following specimen of concrete.[6]

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Sr. Specimen and size Crushing load in

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i Cylinder 1 : 150mm diameter × 300 mm height 130

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ii Cylinder 2 : 150mm diameter × 300 mm height 140

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iii Cylinder 3 : 150mm diameter × 300 mm height 150

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c) Write short note on : [6]

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i) Shrinkage of concrete.
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ii) Creep of Concrete.

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Q2) a) Enlist non destructive tests for concrete. Explain core test along with its

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c) Explain the stress-strain relationship of concrete with neat sketch. [6]

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Q3) a) Define concrete mix design and state objectives in mix design? [4]

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c) Enlist various methods available for concrete mix design and explain the
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Q4) a) Design a concrete for grade M30 using IS code method for following
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Parameter : Details
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Grade designation : M30
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Standard deviations : 5.00
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Factor based on the grade

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of concrete, X : 6.50
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Type of cement : OPC 53 grade conforming

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Workability : 75 mm (slump)

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Exposure conditions Moderate (for plain concrete)

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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 : 3.00

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Specific, gravity of coarse aggregate

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and fine aggregate : 2.65

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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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Sieve Analysis

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IS Sieve aggregate fraction Percentage of different fractions
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4.75 0 8.70 0 4.35 4.35 of IS 383

Fine aggregate : Conforming to grading Zone II of Table 9 of IS 383
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Figure: Relationship between free water cement ratio and 28 days compressive
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Water content per m3 of concrete for 50mm slump :

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 Sr. Nominal maximum size of aggregate Maximum water content

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No. (mm) (kg/m3)

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No. size of aggregate total aggregate for different zones of fine

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i) Mild 300 0.55 M20

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v) Extreme 360 0.40 M40

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 i) Mean strength

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examples/application of roller compacted concrete. [6]

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b) Discuss ingredients/factors influencing the permeability of concrete. [5]
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