Solve any one question fromQ.1(a,b) and Q.2(a,b)
1(a)
What are the minor compounds in Portland Cement? What is their role?
6 M
1(b)
Explain in detail importance of compaction of concrete. What are the different methods of compaction?
6 M
2(a)
What is bulking of sand and its effect on batching?
6 M
2(b)
Write a short note on shrinkage and its different types.
6 M
Solve any one question fromQ3(a,b) and Q.4(a,b)
3(a)
State the various types of destructive tests carried on hardend concrete. Explain " Flexural Test'.
6 M
3(b)
Write short notes on:
i) Under water concreting
ii) Cold weather concreting.
i) Under water concreting
ii) Cold weather concreting.
6 M
4(a)
Write short note on:
i) High density concrete
ii) Self compcating concrete.
i) High density concrete
ii) Self compcating concrete.
6 M
4(b)
Defien Ferrocement. What are the properties and specifications of ferrocement materials used in the construction industry.
6 M
Solve any one question fromQ5(a,b) and Q.6(a,b,c)
5(a)
What do you mean by nominal mix standard mix and design mix?
6 M
5(b)
Briefly outline the IS code method of concrete mix design. Write the procedure of standard mixes.
7 M
6(a)
Write major factors affecting mix design. Explain water-cement ratio.
4 M
6(b)
What do you mean by:
i) Mean strength
ii) Variance
iii) Standard Deviation
iv) Coefficient of variation.
i) Mean strength
ii) Variance
iii) Standard Deviation
iv) Coefficient of variation.
4 M
6(c)
Explain the DOE method of mix design in brief.
5 M
Solve any one question fromQ.7(a,b) and Q.8(a,b)
7(a)
What are the factors contributing cracks in the concrete?
5 M
7(b)
What is durability? What is significance of durability? What efffect of w/c ratio makes on durability?
8 M
8(a)
Write a short note on "Retrofitting by FRP".
5 M
8(b)
What is effect of permability on concrete? What measures should be taken to reduce permeability of concrete?
8 M
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